My whole life I was very good about going every six months. But then I moved to Des Moines and tried to keep my dentist in Chicago. That didn't work. Then when I got dropped from my parents' insurance I tried to save some money by not getting my own dental insurance. Then I got a new job, with dental insurance, and just got lazy for six months to set up an appointment here in Des Moines.
I asked for recommendations from my lovely Facebook friends and then did some research to make sure the dentist was covered by both Lucas' and my insurance (because we're difficult and each have our own). Davidson Family Dentistry in Urbandale fit the bill. I gave them a call and they happened to have two cancellations and got us both in this week. I thought skipping the dentist for two years was bad; well, Lucas has gone at least 10 years. He walked out with one cavity! I walked out with more than that. My next trip back will be next month to get my first filling in about 18 years.