According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of children aged 6 to 9 have had cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. About 1 in 5 adults has at least one cavity. Teaching ...

The traditional six-month dental check-up rule lacks strong scientific backing, with a 2003 British Dental Journal review stating no high-quality evidence supports or refutes it. A 2020 Cochrane ...

It’s commonly said that you should see a dentist twice a year. When in doubt, this is a good rule of thumb to follow. But if you want to be sure about how often you need a dental checkup, you should ...