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How Often Should I Visit A Dentist?

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Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014
Question: How often should I visit a dentist and what I need to get when I visit, I haven't seen a dentist in proable 15 years and that was because a cap come off and come to pieces. I have worn braces and only have one cavity and all wisdom teeth have been pulled.
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Answered by Dr. Dipti Singh (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Every 6 months you should visit a dentist

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXX

This is Dr. Dipti Singh here to answer your query.

Actually every 6 months a visit should be made to dentist, as to get a complete oral health checkup done,including oral cleaning called as oral prophylaxis and treatment of other problems done eg. cavities.

Hope I answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Thank you
Regards
Dr. Dipti Singh
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How Often Should I Visit A Dentist?

Brief Answer: Every 6 months you should visit a dentist Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXX This is Dr. Dipti Singh here to answer your query. Actually every 6 months a visit should be made to dentist, as to get a complete oral health checkup done,including oral cleaning called as oral prophylaxis and treatment of other problems done eg. cavities. Hope I answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications. Thank you Regards Dr. Dipti Singh