07.20.07
Can’t Afford a Dentist, Think Again
I had to have a root canal today. It was actually better than some root canals I have had, but it still wasn’t much fun.
When I was first married, we were poor like most young couples so I didn’t go to the dentist for about six years. I had three children and breast fed each of them for at least nine months during the six year absence from the dentist. When I finally went to the dentist, he got after me for not going to the dentist regularly because now I had a mouthful of deep cavities that would eventually lead to root canals and crowns; oh boy, how right he was. Years later, it is exactly as the dentist predicted, I now floss a mouthful of crowns that protect teeth with root canals.
The child bearing years are hard on women’s teeth because the baby takes all the nutrients it needs, thus, often leaving the mother depleted of minerals and vitamins that are needed to keep a healthy smile. I learned the hard way that you don’t save money by not going to the dentist. In actuality, you spend more, a lot more. The only way to save money is to get regular preventative dental care whether you think you can afford it or not. I told my new daughter in law that it is imperative for new and nursing mothers to have their teeth checked at least once a year.
Most dentists will take a monthly fee for service rendered. If you can’t afford to pay your dental bill in full, I suggest looking for a dentist that will allow you to pay a monthly fee, or find another solution that will enable you to go to the dentist at least once a year.
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