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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
you are supposed to clean your teeth 2 times a day
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
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.
i doubt they cover root canals, if you needed it.
Weird flex but okay
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
You have zero plaque when you go to the dentist?
tartar also builds up just under the gums too, which is plaque that hardens. cant really brush below it, and flossing wont touch tartar.
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
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
Yeah my bad everyone's bodies are unique