• protist@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I get a cleaning every 4 months but my insurance only covers every 6 months, so I pay for one out of pocket. I go to a very good dentist, and they only charge $170 for a cleaning

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        21 hours ago

        I do clean my teeth two times a day, and floss regularly. That doesn’t totally stop the plaque from building up though. Everybody’s biology is a bit different

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          16 hours ago

          I was on a 4-month schedule before 2020, but they switched me to a 6-month schedule once I was comfortable going back. My gums are in a much better shape now.

          I hope you continue to get the care your body needs, if that stays 4-month cleanings or changes.

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      22 hours ago

      It’s not that hard to floss and brush your own teeth mate, why do you need to get it done by a dentist every 4 months

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          9 hours ago

          tartar also builds up just under the gums too, which is plaque that hardens. cant really brush below it, and flossing wont touch tartar.

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          20 hours ago

          Not enough to pay $170 out of pocket for, whatever my insurance covers is enough, the rest of the time I’ve got a water floos and regular flossing and cleaning to get the job done

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            19 hours ago

            That sounds great for you. I switched to 3/year last year after trying everything else to reduce the amount of plaque developing between visits without success. I don’t get why you feel the need to shit on someone for that