How often should you go to the dentist?

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It is recommended to visit the dentist every six months. Have you ever wondered why your dentist recommend you come back twice a year? It’s because regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. Even if you take excellent care of your teeth and gums at home, you still need to see a dentist regularly. Your dentist can check for problems that you may not see or feel. Many dental problems don’t become visible or cause pain until they are in more advanced stages. Examples include cavities, gum disease and oral cancer. Regular visits allow your dentist to find early signs of disease. Problems can be treated at a manageable stage.

On average, seeing a dentist twice a year works well for many people. Some can get away with fewer visits. Others may need more frequent visits. People with very little risk of cavities or gum disease can do fine

seeing their dentist just once a year. People with a high risk of dental disease might need to visit every three or four months, or more. This high-risk group includes:

  • Smokers
  • Pregnant women
  • Diabetics
  • People currently with gum disease
  • People with a weak immune response to bacterial infection
  • People who tend to get cavities or build up plaque
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