The ADA American Dental Association strongly encourages a teeth cleaning and oral examination two times a year (or every 6 months), and if a patient has major dental issues such as periodonal disease, it's encouraged to get a cleaning every 3 months.
There are so many benefits to teeth cleaning! Dental cleanings help keep your teeth and gums healthy, which lowers the risk of gum disease down the road and will save you money on dental operations or procedures including deep cleaning (scaling / root planing), bone grafting, gum grafting, teeth replacement, or dentures.
While there are some bacteria that is beneficial to your oral health, a long-term build up of plaque can be quite harmful to your overall well being. Large plaque build up release acids that can and will break down your teeth's natural enamel the tooth's outer coating which can NOT be naturally restored! In addition, the released acid can target and inflame your gums, which promotes tooth decay, discoloration, gum disease, or tooth loss.
Brush your teeth twice a day (one of those times right before bed) Floss your teeth before bedtime Using a toothpaste with fluoride, which prevents tooth decay and the breakdown of tooth enamel Utilizing a bacteria killling / fluoride mouthwash