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

RallyPoint News — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:27:25 -0500

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 SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 1 at 2021 5:48 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:48:48 -0500

@ Delta Dental: Fortunately my teeth don't hurt.

Response by PFC David Foster made Dec 2 at 2021 6:50 PM

PFC David Foster — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:50:36 -0500

I need so much dental work; I have been putting it off for years before I get started lol.

Response by Patty Irish made Dec 13 at 2021 8:29 PM

Patty Irish — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:29:36 -0500

Our dentist insists on doing an x-ray. Due to another condition, I have to stay away from the radiation. Cracked out a filling and was hoping the DDS would replace her work, at her updated cost, of course. I wasn't going to pay for the consequences of the radiation exposure. When they responded saying an X-ray was to be performed before pre-examination, I decided to work through any pain that may rise, which so far luckily hasn't occurred. I have heard the condition of your teeth is essential to the care of your heart.

Response by SPC Bill Howell made Dec 15 at 2021 11:56 PM

SPC Bill Howell — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:56:44 -0500

At least go twice a year for check-ups and cleaning.

Response by SFC William Linnell made Dec 19 at 2021 11:04 AM

SFC William Linnell — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:04:47 -0500

I am not sure who asked this, but the answer is YES. If you're on active duty, you don't have a choice. I don't know how it works with action National Guard or Reserves. Use it regularly so it Prevents having tooth and gum issues. Also that means you need to brush those snaggles and floss regularly. it also wouldn't hurt to get a bottle of Listerine to rinse with to assist with preventing dragon breath.
I had a SFC platoon sergeant in Germany who did not go to the dentist and for the life of me couldn't figure out how he got away with it. He smoked 2 packs a day and shut down the NCO club drinking German beer all night. His had the most god awful nastiest breath. I swear it could choke a goat. His teeth were this greenish brown. His excuse was, He didn't like to smile. Seriously?!?!

Response by SFC Scott Parkhurst made Dec 20 at 2021 3:28 PM

SFC Scott Parkhurst — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:28:19 -0500

And let's not forget your gum's. Your "mouth" is very important! Any kind kind of issue's that might go wrong inside your mouth such as a tooth ache can absolutely lead to much more serious health problems! A lot of people don't realize this....As a combat medic I saw a lot of this.

Response by FN Steven Santucci made Dec 23 at 2021 4:26 AM

FN Steven Santucci — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 04:26:36 -0500

Delta Dental stinks, it's a company who thinks of dollars first patients 2nd. I was with them and wanted to cancel my policy because my dentist didn't use use them because they had a problem paying. I tried to get 120.00 from them which I was charged, they wouldn't pay me either. They told I was stuck with the policy. I called my credit card company and they stopped the payment. I received 3 bills from them and I didn't pay them. DON'T USE THEM OR MET, THEY DON'T COVER MUCH 3000 I THINK TOTAL. DENTIST DON'T TAKE THEM. They good for cleaning only. We are stuck just like the rest of the population with crappy dental.

Response by LCpl Sidney Green made Dec 25 at 2021 11:37 PM

LCpl Sidney Green — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 23:37:56 -0500

The trouble with going to the dentist is that he will always find something wrong with your teeth. I never suffered any mouth pain until after I was convinced to go to the dentist. This is one case where I recommend the old adage: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.