Insurance can be such a headache, right? I’ve had the same thing happen—one visit it’s covered, next time it’s not, and there’s no rhyme or reason. But honestly, I’m with you. Paying a little now beats the stress of dealing with fillings or worse later. My teeth have been so much healthier since I started getting fluoride treatments regularly, even with braces. The hassle is real, but the payoff is worth it.
Insurance roulette is the worst. One time my cleaning was covered, but the fluoride wasn’t—then the next visit, it was the opposite. I just started budgeting for the extra cost. Honestly, my teeth have thanked me for it. Fewer cavities, less drama. Worth it, even if I grumble every time I pay.
Totally get this. My kid’s dentist always pushes fluoride, but insurance is hit or miss for us too. Out of curiosity, do you find the fluoride treatments actually make a difference for you, or is it more peace of mind?
Yeah, I hear you on the insurance thing—ours barely covers the basics, so I really have to think about every extra. I used to skip the fluoride because I thought it was just an upsell, but last year my kid got a couple of small cavities, and the dentist said fluoride might help prevent more. It’s hard to say for sure if it’s made a huge difference, but since we started doing it at every cleaning, no new cavities so far. Honestly, it does give me some peace of mind, but I still wish it wasn’t so pricey. If it keeps us out of the drill, though, maybe it’s worth it?
I get what you mean about the cost—mine isn’t covered either, so I always second-guess if it’s worth it. I’ve had a lot of dental work over the years, and honestly, since I started getting fluoride every six months, my dentist says my teeth look better. Still, I sometimes wonder if it’s more helpful for kids than adults. Has your dentist ever mentioned if adults benefit as much, or is it mostly for the younger ones?
