Re:Google almost convinced me to spend $400 on useless laser...
by OJFord on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @09:45AM
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> I think a lot of dentistry comes down to how much money they need that month.
I notice that even with my NHS dentist and just in how long he recommends leaving it until next time.
When I went back after 18 months (on a recommendation of 12-18) I got a cursory checkup, probably the most glowing 'all fine' I've ever had, a routine X-ray (i.e. that wouldn't be due again for a while) and then he asked to see me in six. I double-took and confirmed, so booked in for six months.
(Then we had a pandemic and it was more than two years before I could get a non-emergent appointment. That went fine too.)
I notice that even with my NHS dentist and just in how long he recommends leaving it until next time.
When I went back after 18 months (on a recommendation of 12-18) I got a cursory checkup, probably the most glowing 'all fine' I've ever had, a routine X-ray (i.e. that wouldn't be due again for a while) and then he asked to see me in six. I double-took and confirmed, so booked in for six months.
(Then we had a pandemic and it was more than two years before I could get a non-emergent appointment. That went fine too.)