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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We haven’t been to the dentist since last fall (I think) and now I one of my kids has a cavity. I feel horrible! We haven’t been to a doctor (other than well visits) or inside a store since February 2020. I thought that is what we were suppose to do. [/quote]

Don't be absurd.  Of course they probably have cavities.  Initially, my dentist only saw emergencies but by June was seeing regular patients and hygienists were wearing double PPE.  No cleanings in a year?  Outrageous bad parenting
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Dentists catch cavities and the fluoride treatment may help prevent them, but overall, the cleaning they do doesn't stop cavities. It's the regular brushing and flossing that is important.

OP, don't worry, you're not alone. I was in a zoom happy hour with my mom's group and all but one of the dozen of us had skipped the dentist this year. I wish I had gone in the summer when rates were low, but I don't have a time machine.[/quote]

Exactly. Dental visits are helpful but 6 months isn’t necessary. Kids get injured or sick and miss an appt and don’t suffer catastrophic cavities. [/quote]

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