One thing on my to do list was to go to the dentist. Last time I went was October 2007(!). I know, that's gross. The thing is, I showed up at my appointment for 6 months after that, and they refused to examine me because I was pregnant. Barely pregnant. Like, I don't even think the stick I had peed on was dry yet. 6 months after that I was still pregnant. Then 6 months later I had a newborn and was studying for finals. And then....I guess my excuse had to be having no one else to watch my baby during business hours. Anyway...it had been a while. And boy did I pay for it.
I hate admitting that I don't follow the rules, so it was with great shame that I fessed up to not flossing regularly and eating sugary candy. It was with even greater shame that I got 2 fillings fixed and got 2 new ones. I also may have to get some old dental work fixed at some point soon. I wish I were a shark and could just grow a new set of teeth.
So, tonight as Timmy screamed while I tried to floss between his two bottom teeth, I swore that I would establish good routines with him and make him appreciate a healthy smile. Because I really love that smile.
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I haven't had my teeth looked at since May of 2007...yiiikes! Our insurance doesn't cover dental. But I promise when I get a job and it has health insurance, I'll go ASAP because I can tell they're looking GROSS.
What?!? That's ridiculous. The no-dental-work-while-pregnant thing is so outdated. I found out I was pregnant and got BRACES put on the next day.
Glad you're getting it taken care of now though! Our dentist hasn't told us to start flossing Abigail yet. I am NOT looking forward to it.
That is insane that they wouldn't look at you because you were pregnant. I completely understand not doing dental x-rays while you're pregnant, but if they wouldn't touch you at all, well, I'd look for a new dentist.
You floss your kid's teeth? Damn, that's dedication. I don't let mine drink Mountain Dew, so she's at least one up on her peers state-wide.
I agree, that's some crazy they wouldn't treat you when you were pregnant. I was even invited to participate in a dental study of preggos, got paid for it and everything. They did two dental exams/scrapings while I was pregnant, and I got a voucher for a free cleaning, which I used quite a long time later.
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