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A member asked:

How often do you actually have to go to the dentist for tooth cleaning?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Twice a year: While i'm not a dentist, my dentist asks me to come at least twice a year.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 9/29/2019

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Every 6 months: The standard schedule for tooth cleaning is every 6 months. If you have gingivitis or other periodontal disease, every 3 months is more appropriate.

Dr Hardesty agreed

Answered 3/27/2019

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I have been bleeding for a week already do to a tooth extraction is that normal?I went back to dentist 2 times n he just cleans the clot but the bleeding wont stop .during the day it really doesn't bleed but every morning I wake up bleeding .

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I have got food stuck in my gum (between the gum and the tooth next to the wisdom tooth), and receding gum between wisdom tooth and the tooth next to it, this causes me constant pain. I tried to clean it, visited a dentist, but couldn't help anyways?

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