Do you get regular dental check ups?

@vicki2876 (5636)
Canada
January 16, 2009 8:57am CST
I haven't had one in well over ten years. It costs $150 for it and I just don't want to spend the money. Do you get regular dental check ups?
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Jan 09
dental problem - dental checkup
I know it's not good. But I am afraid of going to see the dentist. So if it's not necessary, I don't want to go to have my dental checkup. I love China
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
21 Jan 09
My ex was like that. Really hated dentists and would not go. thanks youless
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
18 Jan 09
I got you beat Vicki. I think it's been about 16 or 17 years for me. So I am way over due to go to the dentist! My teeth are holding up pretty well, though I do have a couple of small cavities I need to get taken care of. I just don't want to spend the money on it. Though at the same time I know that these cavities will only get worse the longer I wait and that of course means that it'll cost more in the long run. Maybe once my husband's job picks up and we have some money saved I'll look into it, before it gets too bad. Though with the economy the way it is, who knows when that will be.
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
19 Jan 09
I hear ya. I have a couple small ones too but just not the priority yet. Hope work picks up soon for your husband
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
20 Jan 09
I will like to have regular dental check but in reality, it is too costly for me to do that. It is getting more expensive every year to go for medical related examination for us in this country, an hour check up can easily cost you a month salary in certain area and clinic.
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@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
16 Jan 09
You don't have like a health department near by. Usually they charge you a low fee or a based on income fee. The one we have only charges 20 dollars.
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
16 Jan 09
No I wish. My sister used to go to that where she was. But I am in the sticks. Just to get to this dentist is a half hour drive. Thanks