I’d rather take a shot at sealants that might need to be redone in a year than skip them entirely because of cost.
That hits home for me. When my kids were little, money was tight and we used the local health van for checkups and sealants. I worried at first—didn’t know if the work would last or if we’d end up with more problems down the line. Turns out, those sealants held up just fine, and honestly, it was such a relief not to stress about the bill.
I do miss the personal touch sometimes, though. My regular dentist knows I get nervous and always checks in, which helps. But if the choice is between affordable care or none at all, I’d pick the school clinic every time. Have you noticed any difference in how your son feels about going to the dentist now? Sometimes those clinics are less intimidating for kids, too.
It’s not perfect, like you said, but you do what you gotta do. At the end of the day, healthy teeth matter more than where you get them looked after, right?
