2006-12-14 19:49:23 · 16 answers · asked by Butcher 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Only your dentist and hygienist know for sure whether there are no issues going on in your mouth. You should see your hygienist every 6 months for a proper cleaning and at that time she will also measure your gums to make sure they are healthy and that you are free from any periodontal disease. At these cleanings, the dentist will also come in and do his exam which will also include an oral cancer exam. About once a year your xrays should be taken ( usually just a set of bitewing films ) This will help to detect any decay in the tooth and also in between the teeth that would be otherwise hard to detect by visual examining.
About every 3 years a panoramic film should be taken....this will allow your dental provider to see the entire oral cavity and all surriounding bone ( alveolar, etc...) This will help to detect any growths that could be something.
With that said, if you are free of periodontal disease ( gum disease ) and those patients usually have to have special c leanings a little more frequently to restore to a healthy gum state, you should be fine with cleanings every 6 months.
The problem I run into most with my patient's is that they don't see a dentist for years thinking everything is fine because they don't have toothaches and so on that when they do come in they have neglected their mouths and sometimes are in secondary and advanced stages of periodontal disease. There are other things that can go wrong besides decay.
Remember, you only get one set of adult teeth!! and you should take the best care of them that you can.
2006-12-15 01:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by P H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need to visit a dentist once every six months. Yes, even if there are no issues with the teeth & gums.
2006-12-14 22:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Alfretz T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never, one more thing if you are away from Tobacco, drink, having a habit to clenase the teeth daily night before going to bed (without applying the tooth paste-----because that too consists flouride ----do not apply, simply rinse your teeth with water)
ahter 44 your teeth might need some cementing to fill the cavities, this time you may approach a good dentist, rather visit a government hospital that would be cheaper with responsibility
2006-12-15 15:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by tushar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should visit a dentist every 6 months wether everything seems fine with you,cos you never know .only a dentist will see if everything is okay with your teeth and gums.sometimes a person has gum problem and cavity but he/she won't feel anything,until its really worse.have your routine prophylaxis as well!!!
2006-12-14 22:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by dra shelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre supposed to see a dentist every 6 months to get a proper teeth cleaning to prevent anything bad from happening...its also just a good check up.
2006-12-14 19:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by kimberbee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ADA recomends a check up every 3 months.
2006-12-14 19:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by Feeling new @ 42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is recommended that you should visit a Dentist thrice a year.
2006-12-14 20:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by sushrut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is advisable to visit doctor every year or two and get checked up everything. This will prevent you from any dieseases. Prevention is better than cure.
- have a healthy life ahead.......
2006-12-14 20:19:17 · answer #8 · answered by sarin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twice a year is good enough. If you have braces you should see them every 4 months.
2006-12-14 19:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by Dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every six months will allow you to prevent any problems becoming too bad.
2006-12-14 20:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sunseeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋