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The reasons for frequent visits to the dentists

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In general, 4 times a year (every 3 months) is the frequency we should visit the dentist, if your dental care is very good. If you have any tooth problems, such as misaligned teeth, any type of dental disease or any other muscular problem, of the jaw joint or stress, you might need to visit the denteist monthly.

First, you will always need the dentist to eliminate the accumulation of bacteria that can create infections in your mouth. Second, if you have already received some treatment in your mouth, you have to follow up and maintain it. Third, from an economic point of view, with frequent visits that are inexpensive, you will be able to keep your teeth in your mouth for longer and prolong or avoid dental treatments that often have high costs.

On the other hand, frequent monitoring of your mouth can also help you reduce costs in the treatment of other diseases related to periodontitis. There are 40% less in the treatment of patients with diabetes or cardiovascular problems. There are 11% less in coronary artery problems. For women, medical costs can decrease by up to 79% just with frequent visits to their dentist long before pregnancy.

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