Dental Check up

How often should one go to the dentist ?

The standard recommendation  is to  visit your dentist  twice  a year for check-ups and cleanings. This  frequency  level must be okay  with most people, although some people  with peculiar  problems might need to visit the dentist more  frequently  for optimal oral care. These  peculiar conditions include gum disease, a genetic predisposition for plaque build-up  or cavities, or a weakened immune system that call for increased frequency of visits.

Also, keep in mind  that certain events  in life, particularly those that cause  stress or illness, might  cause changes in our mouth. Likewise, the development of an infection might call for more frequent  visits to the  dentist necessary. People  who have taken great  care of their teeth and gums, and have for  years felt no problems whatsoever might choose  to have longer intervals between visits. It would be desirable to ask your dentist what  visiting schedule  works best for your state of dental health.

The main reasons that strongly  support the 6-monthly dental visit  schedule are:

·               It enables  your dentist to check for  any problems  that you might not  see or feel.

·               It allows your dentist to find early signs of tooth decay (decay does’t  become visible or cause pain until it reaches more advanced stages)

·               It facilitates  treatment  of any other oral health problems  encountered  (generally, earlier a problem is detected, the more  manageable it is)