I am one of those very lucky people who at the age of 46 has never had a cavity. My dentist's office has a record of this. I had x-rays and an exam when I first started with the office back in 2005. I've had them done once since. It's now been two years since the last time. So this morning I called to make an appt for cleaning. Nope, can't make one without the dentist's permission (he is a new guy) unless I agree to an exam and x-rays. I'm supposed to have them every year. (Previous dentist told me every three years.) According to his office manager it's a liability issue, and with our sue happy society I can kind of understand it. But for me, it's just pouring money down a rat hole. I don't want to pay the extra money for stuff I don't need, nor do I want to submit my body to unnecessary x-rays. And while this is about teeth, is it any wonder healthcare is so darn expensive????
Thanks for letting me vent.
Michelle in Nevada