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Checking out your Dental Health
Q: How often should people get a cleaning and dental checkup?
A: Generally, twice a year. For most people in good dental health, this is adequate for the
removal of plaque and tartar, which defy even the most thorough brushing and flossing. The
longer that plaque and tartar build up, the greater the risk of cavities and gum problems.
Twice yearly checkups allow detection of developing troubles in their early stages, when
effective treatment can be less complicated than at later stages.
Some patients need checkups and cleanings more often than twice a year. This applies to
those who experience tartar accumulation at a greater rate than others and those with a
history of tooth decay, gum problems or together conditions that require periodic monitoring.
A regular schedule of checkups and cleaning more often than twice a year. This applies to
those who experience tartar accumulation at a greater rate than others and those with a
history of tooth decay, gum problems or other conditions that require
periodic monitoring.
A regular schedule of checkups and cleaning
is a must for keeping teeth
and gums healthy. |
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