LPT: When purchasing dental floss, get the twin line flossers They do a much better job of getting plaque/food out of your teeth than regular floss, leading to an overall cleaner and healthier mouth! I didn’t know they were a thing until a couple years ago, and I’ll never go back submitted by /u/UEF-ACU

A 15 year dental bill?!?! 15 years ago I had dental work done. I didn’t have insurance so I was paying everything cash. From what I remember, everything was fine. I then got a job and due to the insurance, I was no longer able to go to that specific dentist.. 15 years later, im at a new job, and saw my insurance was contracted with my old dentist. I was actually really h…

Emergency dental care with no money? What is the best way to go about this? My husband and I have a newborn and are in a tough financial situation. His teeth have a lot of issues he’s been ignoring for years but he has a pretty bad abscess right now. We don’t have dental insurance, have poor credit so care credit won’t accept us, and don’t have the money to pay out of pocket for a …

LPT: Need a durable thread for sewing? Try unwaxed dental floss! Hey fellow crafters and DIY enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a tough thread for sewing projects that require extra strength, consider using unwaxed dental floss. Not only is it incredibly sturdy, but it’s also readily available and budget-friendly. You can even customize the color of the floss by using a permanent marker like Sharpie before s…

Extensive Dental work with no Insurance Without getting to much into a sob story, I (28M) neglected my teeth for the majority of my life and now they beyond damaged. It’s constant pain when it comes to eating, talking, or hell even existing. I am terrified/mortified by going into the dentist and getting the judgement, so I’ve put it off for YEARS. Now I know when I go it’s going to co…

LPT: Which pet insurance would cover curable pre-existing dental issues? Recently adopted an 8 years old cat who has level 2 gingivitis. I schedule a dental cleaning for her and understand that won’t be covered by any insurance companies since it happened before I got her the insurance. But some insurances say they’d cover curable pre-existing conditions in future if the same issue doesn’t happen in the past 18 month…

can’t afford dental work, please help I don’t know what to do and this stress is only making shit worse. I was quoted almost 2 grand for a root canal on my back molar, which they generously brought down to 700 bucks. they also found 3 other cavities in my mouth. I had a severe depressive episode a few years ago that i’m certain is the cause of this. the pain is only getting worse an…

LPT Request: what’s a good way to strengthen dental hygiene and whiten teeth better? submitted by /u/ShoBoat7o3

LPT: You’re allowed to wear headphones during your dental treatment Don’t like the sound of dental cleaning? Most dentist / dental hygienist don’t mind if you wear headphones during treatment (still should ask for their permission though). submitted by /u/Ton1ee

Supplemental Dental Insurance and Plan Maximums Question Hello! I need some advice regarding dental insurance plans and supplemental plans. My partner (27M) and I (26F) are unmarried living in Colorado. We both have decent dental insurance plans His job’s dental insurance plan has a yearly maximum of $2000, which resets in January. Despite consistent preventative care, he’s had a string of dental issu…