As technology advances, so do our dental hygiene products. More of our toothpastes and mouthwashes contain fluoride which helps to fight cavities and restore tooth enamel. Additionally, we have high tech toothbrushes that utilize phone apps to determine how well we are brushing our teeth. With all this said, many people question if it is still necessary to maintain two oral wellness visits per  year.

The answer to this question is: yes, you still need two oral wellness visits per year. The reason for this, is that your dental visits do more than just clean your teeth.

Your dental visits also do the following:

– Gives your dentist the ability to check for any health issues that you may not feel or see (remember that gum disease is typically “silent”).

– Gives your dentist the ability to identify tooth decay while it is just minor. Tooth decay is not visible or painful until more advanced.

– Gives your dentist the ability to identify other potential health issues, like oral cancer, gum disease, and more! Remember, the earlier a problem is identified, the easier it is to treat!

With all of the above being said, if you take great pride in your dental hygiene, and have healthy teeth and gums, you may be able to go longer in between visits. If you think this applies to you, you should check with your dentist to see what she/he recommends.

On the other end of the dental health spectrum, if you suffer from bad oral health, you should consider scheduling visits more often that twice per year. If you suffer from gum disease, it may be necessary to have dental appointments every 3 months to receive periodontal therapy.

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