Created at: 2019-12-21 01:39:25

Most people avoid seeing the dentist until they get a toothache or other dental problems

Most importantly, regular dental checks not only maintain the health of the mounth, they aslo maintain the health of the body. Researches have shown that oral bacteria can travel from the mouth into the bloodstream and injure major organs

For instance, gum disease, which is marked by inflammation, has been linked to other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

So how often should you pay a visit to your dentist?

This depends on your medical and dental health:
1. Dental care for children
Parents are advised to take their child to the dentist six months after the first tooth erupts.
2. Dental care for adults
For people with good dental health, including those well-controlled medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes Frequency: Once every 06 to 12 months.
3. For healthy people with oral diseases, such as dental caries or gum disease, due to poor oral hygiene
Frequency: Once every 03 to 06 months.
4. For people with poorly controlled medical conditions, such as diabetes, especially if they also have poor dental health
Frequency: Once every 02 to 04 months 
5. For people, often older, with multiple medical conditions and on multiple drugs
Frequency: Once every 02 to 04 months.