It is recommended that you see your dentist how often?

Answer 1

Every six months for routine procedures, such as cleaning, or immediately in case of emergencies. For those who wear braces or any other kind of appliances, it's recommended to go every 3 months.

Answer 2

"See your dentist twice a year" was actually made up by Procter and Gamble as part of their ads for Crest toothpaste. This was the first widely-disseminated use of the 6 month recall interval. It just happens to work for most people. There are some who are just fine with a longer interval and I have a handful of patients in my practice who have "graduated" all the way out to a 12 month interval. Maybe 20-25% have to come more often than every 6 months, like 3 or 4 months. This is actually usually their choice, even though the suggestion first comes from me. "You know, Bob, we could do a better job helping you keep your teeth if you came in more often for cleanings." "I was just wondering about that....... What do you think?" And so it goes. I have one lady who insists that she needs her teeth cleaned once a month and guess what. She does. I think she just rinses her mouth at home and leaves the rest to me.

Most insurance plans only pay for two visits per year. Some don't care if you get one cleaning in January and the next in February, but some say it can be no more often than every six months. This is by no means an indication of how often you need your teeth cleaned. It only tells you how often they feel like paying for it.

The final answer is that how often you see the dentist should be individually tailored to suit your needs.

Answer 3

On your visit to the dentist/ dental hygienest, they will decide based on your oral hygiene habits, and current conditions/disease risk, and cavity risk how often you should come in for a good cleaning. It can vary from every 3 months, to 4 months or 6 months, depending on how many risk factors you have for disease. Most people can get away with every 6 months, but others need specialized treatments that require to come in every 3 or 4 untill the treatment is complete and health is restored. Be carefull though, make sure that if you need the 3 or 4 month treatment, your insurance covers it, and be prepared to cover the additonal costs, (most insurances cover 2 cleanings a year) which the treatment is crutial to restoring health in your mouth. Good luck!

Answer 4

My dentist recommends every six months. Dental care is pain-free. No need to be a chicken when going to your dentist.

Answer 5

6 months

Answer 6

Every 4-6 months.

Answer 7

Six months 4 a checkup and cleaning is standard, but I heard that it's pretty relative depending on ur particular mouth environment (cavity-prone, gum disease, etc). Talk 2 ur dentist 2 get the official numbers!

Answer 8

Yeah, like people said... 6 months... However, if you don't have dental insurance, and want to save some money, you could get away with doing checkups only every 3 years or so, provided you brush and floss religiously every day.

Answer 9

Every 6 months. Unless otherwise directed by your dentist or dental hygienist.

Answer 10

every 6 months