The American Dental Association recommends multiple visits to your dentist each year so that it’s easy to keep an eye on your dental health and spot problems early on before they progress and damage your oral health.

When you see your dentist every six months, it’s unlikely that they won’t spot any cavities, infections, or diseases right away because they consistently monitor your health. When you skip visits or go several years between trips to the dentist, however, you’re much more likely to experience painful, serious, and expensive dental problems because the conditions will be allowed to fester and progress.