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Dental Checkups

Dental Checkups

By Dental Optimizer Team posted 05/15/2012

How often should I see the dentist for a check up and cleaning?

Most children and adults should see their dentist for a regular cleaning and check up every six months. People at a greater risk for oral diseases should have dental check ups more than twice a year.

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Tobacco and alcohol use, diabetes, pregnancy, periodontal and gum disease, poor oral hygiene and certain medical conditions are some of the many factors that your dentist takes into consideration when deciding how often you need your dental cleaning and check up.

Going to your regular check ups will help to keep your gums and teeth healthy as well as detect any early problems such as gum disease, oral cancer and cavities. The best way to maintain good oral health is to visit your dentist on a regular basis.

Need to schedule a check up? Simply enter your zip code into our Dental Directory to find your dentist or to discover the best dentists in your neighborhood. Each dentists profile allows you to ask questions, request an appointment, get driving directions and more, as well as read patient reviews.

Already scheduled for a cleaning? Get better informed about your oral health and how to improve it by checking your cavity risk and gum disease risk levels with our free online risk assessment tools.

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