Seeing your dentist twice a year for dental checkups.
Most people are used to the the rule of thumb seeing a dentist at least twice a year for a dental checkups. However, is that really necessary for everyone or is it possible that a person should see a dentist more or even less then 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. Where as 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, yet 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.