If your teeth don’t hurt, do you still need to go to the dentist?

RallyPoint News — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:13:48 -0400

Yes. Going to the dentist helps your mouth stay healthy, even when you don’t have symptoms like toothaches.

Your dentist is a health professional who helps you manage your overall health, not just your smile. And Delta Dental offers coverage especially for Veterans and military retirees like you.

Response by PO1 Don Uhrig made Aug 20 at 2021 11:03 PM

PO1 Don Uhrig — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:03:23 -0400

Yes. Simple internet search would have answered that rather than a poll here.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Aug 21 at 2021 2:12 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:12:35 -0400

Thank you for the information!

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Aug 27 at 2021 2:50 PM

SFC Randy Hellenbrand — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:50:30 -0400

I see mine 2 times a year. I have the VA dental program.

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Sep 1 at 2021 9:53 PM

SSG Eric Blue — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:53:38 -0400

YES!

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Sep 3 at 2021 2:33 PM

SPC Lyle Montgomery — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:33:59 -0400

Yes. I was bad about going for years. Now that I get free dental care from the VA It is great. The people at our VA in Omaha NE are great. The only bad thing is the parking. That sucks.

Response by Maj Gail Lofdahl made Sep 3 at 2021 4:10 PM

Maj Gail Lofdahl — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:10:58 -0400

As a result of my cousin neglecting his dental health, he contracted a blood stream infection that damaged his heart and he had to have a heart valve replacement. The heart surgeon wouldn't even do the surgery until my cousin had seven teeth pulled. Much of this could've been avoided by just having dental cleanings 2-3 times per year and getting cavities filled as needed. And as if that weren't enough, because this occurred during the COVID-19 outbreak, he contracted COVID-19 while he was hospitalized (fortunately, the mild version). Can't afford it? Most dental offices can put you in touch with dental loans. If you live near a dental school, you may be able to get free or low-cost dental care by volunteering as a patient. Don't be "penny wise and pound foolish."

Response by CSM Steve Slocum made Sep 3 at 2021 6:55 PM

CSM Steve Slocum — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:55:09 -0400

Absolutely, normally the dentist checks your gum s as well for possible cancerous sores etc. Its also important to identify potential problems early such as a cavity forming and are your gums healthy!!!

Response by Capt Wayne Burden made Sep 4 at 2021 12:37 PM

Capt Wayne Burden — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:37:43 -0400

It’s all about prevention… why wait until a tooth starts hurting?? Could be a simple cavity… could be a crater… could be much more serious (like a periodontal abscess). Point is, dental health is far more important than what some people think. BTW, you can’t be fit for world wide deployment with serious dental issues. Could potentially open a can of worms for you if you neglected your dental appointments and can’t deploy with your unit. Bottom line, physically floss (a water pick won’t cut it) and brush daily… take care of your teeth. They were meant to last a lifetime.

Response by LCpl Sidney Green made Sep 5 at 2021 6:15 PM

LCpl Sidney Green — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:15:36 -0400

I never had any mouth pain in my life (bitten tongue/lip excepted), until after I was convinced to believe that horse hockey and went to the dentist. I had a headache for 4 days. If it ain't broke....

Response by PFC Andrew "Tommy" M. made Sep 7 at 2021 3:29 AM

PFC Andrew "Tommy" M. — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:29:27 -0400

I wish I had the money for dental care

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Sep 10 at 2021 6:45 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:45:43 -0400

Yes,you may have other issues!

Response by CMSgt Caryn Chipman made Sep 11 at 2021 10:48 PM

CMSgt Caryn Chipman — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:48:03 -0400

Abso-freakin-lutely! Much to my teenager’s chagrin.

Response by SSG Brian Wilber made Sep 14 at 2021 1:27 PM

SSG Brian Wilber — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:27:02 -0400

If your bank account has money in it, do you need your next paycheck?