Do I need dental cleaning?Is it really necessary?

Question

I am in my teens. Do I really need dental cleaning (scaling) every 6 months? I brush everyday & floss a few times a week. My teeth are fairly white (white enough I don't use Crest whitestrip).

My mother has spent a lot of money on dentistry because she has gum disease and weak teeth. But I don't like going to the dentist and cleaning is quite expensive I believe.

If I don't, will I get gum disease like my mother or have my teeth fall out when I'm older? How many people my age do not?

Answer 1

would you rather pay more money in the future to fix your teeth or just take care of them now...when you get a cleaning they put stuff on your teeth that tooth paste or floss doesnt have...even if it is a little pricy at times i recoment you get a cleaning every 6-8 months for healthy teeth...and also if your mother has a problem with her teeth it could be genetic dont take a chance

Answer 2

while you may be doing your part by brushing and flossing regularly, it's really important to take a trip to the dentist every 6 months, and least while you're young.  The dentist may be able to tell you things that you cannot see, or would never have noticed.  So yes, it is important.

Answer 3

yes, even with brushing and flossing(I also use toothpick and waterpik), you still need to get your teeth cleaned (scaled) twice a year to clean below the gumline, or you will get gum disease

Answer 4

I'm not an expert but getting rid of the plaque, which is like a hard-water build-up, will keep your gums from receding, protecting the then-exposed gum-line, ie, decay of your teeth roots.

Answer 5

If you want to go down the same path as Mom then don't go to the dentist. You will then have gum disease. and have to have them numb, with a shots. Then they will cut your gums open and fold the flap down and clean the stuff out that grew cause you didn't get it cleaned out every six months. Have fun. Its people like you that keep dentists in business.Thank you!