dangerousedd Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 my salivary glands don't work for some reason so I have to go to the dentists more often, its probably best to ask the dentist why you need to go so often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 And teeth get more resistant to decay the older you get - according to my dentist. No inference to any posters age intended ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I havnt had any recent treatment for fillings etc, but still suffer from gum disease. Glad to say my gums are also OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomgeg Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Glad to say my gums are also OK. Pleased to hear it, did you hear about the dentist who said to the patient? 'Your teeth are fine, but your gums have got to come out.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Glad to say my gums are also OK. So why every three months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Why ask the forum instead of the dentist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 For the extra brass of course. Money, money, money Must be funny In the rich man's world Money, money, money Always sunny In the rich man's world. Angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORONTONY Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Why ask the forum instead of the dentist? The forum is cheaper, perhaps . lol The OP is, maybe, concerned about getting a consultation fee, if the dentist is asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentP Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 To confirm what we already know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudbeer Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) Sounds like they are concerned about gum disease (perio) did they do a check with scores on your teeth (little probe on each tooth, give number to nurse for each)? This. Speaking from personal experience gum disease should be taken very seriously as with me after years of no problems it started causing major problems which resulted in lots of work and 2 teeth being removed. I had to go private and eventually the situation was stabilised and I have very few problems now but it cost me a lot. If it were me I would be asking if it is gums how serious an issue it is and what I can do to sort it. For me advice from the hygienist and looking after my teeth better and preventative measures have been key. If you think NHS is expensive I pay about £90 for a check up and polish BUT the fact I rarely have to pay more for treatment means the price is not too bad. Personally if they are a good dentist I would doubt its them trying to get more money out of the NHS as my understanding is good dentists have no problems getting NHS work. Edited April 10, 2017 by Fudbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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