How Often Should You Go to the Dentist? Is Every 6 Months Really Necessary?

Do you really need a dental checkup every 6 months? Not always. Three dentists explain why your schedule should be based on your own risk, why everyone should still be seen at least once a year, and what to ask your dentist about how often you need to come in. In this video: - Why "every 6 months" isn't the right answer for everyone - How often you need dental X-rays - 3 times in life when your cavity risk can suddenly change - Health conditions that mean you should go more often - Why oral cancer screening matters, even if you have no teeth - How to find a dentist you trust - Questions to ask at your next visit General information, not medical advice. Talk to your own dentist about your care. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:47 "I think I need a new dentist" 8:12 Not everyone needs the same schedule 10:35 How often you need X-rays 12:24 Why dentists don't want to find problems 16:24 Your dentist checks more than your teeth 18:31 3 times your cavity risk can change 22:55 Health conditions that raise your risk 24:13 Bone-density medications 28:41 Diabetes, sleep apnea and acid reflux 31:10 Oral cancer screening 31:42 So how often should you go? 35:35 How to find the right dentist 38:28 Questions to ask your dentist 39:05 Closing 📺 Subscribe for more answers from real dentists: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentists-in-the-know/id1543254763 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Elfj6LX0hCUyp0AgdTsij 🌟 Follow the DINKs: https://fanflet.com/dinks/social-2