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[–] hesusingthespiritbomb@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know I'm starting to realize why so many people in this thread have dental issues.

Go to the dentist, even if your teeth are currently fine.

[–] pete_the_cat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, just to sit there in the waiting room for 2 hours, have them brush your teeth for you, and be like "yeah, everything looks good. come back in six months!". I can brush my own teeth, thanks.

[–] abraxas@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

"Everything looks good, come back in 6 months."

(6 months later)

"Looks like you need 2 root canals and a crown."

The point of insurance is supposed to be cover surprises because everyone eventually has a few. Typical dental coverage nowadays isn't really insurance at all, it's a payment plan. I literally opted out of insurance in a year where I expected I needed dental work and it saved me money.