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Cavities would increase but your checkup appointment becomes unnecessary
by ipaddr 3y ago
Cavities would increase but your checkup appointment becomes unnecessary
- woodruffw 3y agoThis is contorted. But even if it was true: I’m pretty sure the cost of repairing caries significantly outstrips the cost (both to you and your insurance) for regular checkups.
- sarchertech 3y agoWhy?
- throw0101d 3y agoTypical costs in Ontario, Canada for checkup and cleaning is CA$ 150 (what I've generally paid the last few years†): * https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ https://thedentalteam.ca/cost-of-dental-cleaning-in-ontario/ * https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices-for-dental-service/ https://www.archerdental.ca/oda-fee-guide-recommended-prices... I don't think dealing with "cavities" (plural) would be cheaper. And as the folks in the city of Calgary (AB) found up, cavity rates will go up: * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-fluoride-water-1.3450616 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/tooth-decay-calgary-f... Windsor (ON) decided to start adding it back in for public health reasons: > According to the latest oral health report[1] from WECHU, the percentage of children with "decay and/or requiring urgent care" in 2016/2017 increased by 51 per cent compared to 2011/2012. > "The most alarming trend was the three-fold increase in the proportion of children eligible for topical fluorides," the report reads. * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system-windsor-essex-1.6309405 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/fluoride-water-system... † Many years I only go once a year, even though official advice is twice, since I've thankfully generally not experienced many dental problems.