MSU Red Cedar Message Board

It's been about five years for me.

at least 9 years. Really thought about going once though, does that count?

Every 4 months like clock work...it isn't just about your teeth....healthy gums are equally important. Also, an RDH can spot any early signs of oral cancer.

I go once a year, but I hate going because they seem to pressure you to make appointments more often. They want me in 4 times a year, which is ridiculous. I've allowed them to make the appointment, only to call a week before and then cancel. I flat out tell them I only want to come in once. My teeth are OK, no pains and I try to take care of them. For now, once a year is fine.

I've switched dentists 3 times the past 7 years because they're worse than dealing with some high pressure sales pitch from a used car salesman.

Come on people ...I've got two going to MSU next year plus I'm building a new office... Get with the program and get your butts in the chair !!!!!

4 x week.

i hear you on the appointments. I tell them, "i'm only coming once a year, so don't schedule one in six months."

they still send an appointment card, ignoring my request.

they're not hard selling on this, they're just persistent I guess.

Went for the first time in 5 years this past July. I brush at least twice a day and floss twice a day as well. Basically I take care of my teeth and don't drink a lot of sugary drinks.

My visit went well - dentist was impressed with the health of my teeth and had no issues.

Basically I think it comes down to how well you take care of your teeth. Brush well and often an make sure u floss. Flossing is important.

Also, I think genetics plays. Some people are predisposed to bad teeth. My cousins family (5 kids) have a history of cavities and root canals. My family (5 kids) does not really have any problems. If you have a history of issues, u should probably go more.

did you do it $50 at a time, brah? now that's earning it the hard way.

Every 6 months.

2 X per year.

Brush twice a day. One time with sonic brush, one time with Oral B rotating brush.,
Floss once a day unless more is needed.,

Good teeth. Good gums, No oral cancer or problems leading to heart disease.

Wouldn't know why you would go less unless you couldn't afford it.

Oh, and I am helping to put my dentist's kids through parochial school.

We don't get oil changes every 3,000 miles because cars and oils have gotten better. Toothpastes are pretty much the same.
I will laugh at a lot of you guys who don't utilize your benefits, then get mad when you have gum disease or bad cavities. Because you think nothing is wrong because it doesn't hurt and have to give me a bunch of money to fix the problem, then call ME the jerk and trying to rip you off.