{"id":9,"date":"2016-10-25T05:54:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T05:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:51:32","slug":"how-often-should-you-visit-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/how-often-should-you-visit-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Visit a Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You should visit the dentist to have your dental check-up and, scale and clean done at least twice a year.<\/p>\n<p>Regular dental checkups and scales and cleanups help to prevent dental problems and maintain the health of your teeth and gums. During your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/dont-be-too-busy-for-a-visit-to-the-dentist\/\">visit, the dentist<\/a> might be able to do other checks as well like a Medical history review, Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs), Oral cancer screening, gum disease evaluation, Examination of tooth decay, Examination of existing restorations, Removal of calculus (tartar), Removal of plaque, Teeth polishing: Oral hygiene recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/springvale-dental-clinic-best-dental-care-service\/\">Springvale Dental Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our Infographic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/lying-to-your-dentist.html\">Lying To Your Dentist?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should visit the dentist to have your dental check-up and, scale and clean done at least twice a year. 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