My Dad's best friend and my Godfather is a dentist. He charges us his costs for our work (for his assistant, anything he has to order etc)
He said the thing about seeing your dentist twice a year saves you a lot of money in the long run. Very few expensive problems will develop in less than 6 months.
Right. That kid would still be alive had the mother taken responsibility and done that.
Four years ago I had to have a root canal and a crown which cost in the $1000's.
Ever since then I have been a jihadist about brushing and flossing and 4-month cleanings.