“It’s The Trifecta Of Bad”: Dentists Are Sharing The Things They Would Avoid Doing To Their Teeth At All Costs

“I also would never ignore my regular dental checkups,” Manning said. “Routine dental checkups are crucial for maintaining oral health and catching dental issues early.”

In terms of how often you should visit your dentist for routine checkups, it depends on your personal dental history and other issues.

“Regular checkups for patients should be kind of tailored for each individual patient and their risk factors and their overall dental health,” Peterson said. 

“Some people might only need to come in once a year, they might be pretty healthy; a lot of people, twice a year is a good idea; and some people that have risk factors or dental problems, they might need to come in three to four times a year,” Peterson continued.

Talk to your dentist and dental hygienist to figure out what the best frequency is for you.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.