Is seeing your dentist twice a year for checkups necessary.
The rule of thumb has been that one needs to see a dentist at least twice a year for a dental checkups. However, is that really necessary for everyone? Also is it possible that a person should see a dentist more then just twice a year?
Professionals from the medical field agree that this dental rule would mean that everybody is exposed to the same risk of developing diseases, which is not true. In fact dental statistics relating to the health status of middle class US population have revealed that the majority of them are not even struggling with decay or gum disease.
Yet other people that have different health issues may need to see a dentist more then just twice a year. Such as a person who is a diabetic has a higher risk of tooth loss so seeing a dentist more often would be important in maintaining dental health.
Seeing a dentist twice a year when it is not necessary will not hurt, but not going to the dentist when needed can cause both dental and overall health issues. In short speak to your dentist and see how frequently you should go and what best for you.
