how often should you go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned?

Answer 1

IN ORDER TO KEEP YOUR GUMS, TEETH HEALTHY YOU MUST GO EVERY 6 MONTHS. TRY TO MAINTAIN YOUR APPOINTMENTS ITS REALLY GOOD TO KEEP THEM SO YOU WONT END UP WITH A LOT OF DENTAL WORK. YOU CAN PREVENT MAJOR PROBLEMS LIKE GINGIVITIS (GUM DISEASE) BIG CAVITIES ETC. BY VISITING YOUR DENTIST REGULARLY.

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

I hate to go against all the other answers, but I believe they have all been brainwashed. Of course dentists are going to say every six months, 'cos that is how they make their money.

Cost to you = £20 a visit, two visits a year, 45 years = £1,800.

Or, to put it another way, £20 a visit, 16 appointments a day, 22 days a month = £7,000 income every month. We're all in the wrong job.

If you clean your teeth properly (see above answers for details), there is actually no reason for you to have them cleaned by the dentist. You should only need to go the dentist if you notice something wrong, or if you have toothache.

Answer 4

Ideally every six months. Your Dentist will advise whats best, some people can be seen every 9 months if their oral hygiene is very good however some people need cleaning every 3 to 4 months to help control things!

Answer 5

Every 6 months

Answer 6

like the dentist always says... floss!!! if its painful for u, floss at least every other day to once every two or three days... just so ur mouth is used to it.... okay i got that over with...

u should get ur teeth cleaned at least 4 to 6 months. also use Crest whitening strips they work great!!!

Answer 7

Depending on how much plaque you can build up in your mouth, it is reccommended to go at least once a year, better to go every 6 months for a cleaning, but my boyfriend has to go every 3 months because of all the plaque in his mouth.

Answer 8

we go to the dentist and get a clean and scale every 3 months but thats becuause we are private

Answer 9

Every nine months, Usually your dentists receptionist will call your house to make an appointment for your cleaning and to make sure you don't have any cavities.

Hope I helped.

Shawna. =)

Answer 10

you should schedule appointments every six months. some dentists will remind you when it is time for a check up. just look around and make sure to keep track of your visits.