why do I need a teeth cleaning every 6 months?

There are several reasons why everyone should get a teeth cleaning and dental checkup at minimum every 6 months, and some people need more frequently at 3 or 4 month intervals. First, everyone has good and bad bacteria in their mouth. When you brush and floss you miss leftover food that the bad bacteria feed on, and can cause infection in the gum and bone, eating away at the gum and bone tissue. Second the bad bacteria once fed, can cause cavities or tooth decay. Third, studies show that people that don’t get regular teeth cleanings are more likely to get Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Fourth, studies show that people that don’t get regular teeth cleanings are more likely to have severe symptoms from Covid-19  and have an increased chance of death. Get your regular teeth cleanings, Don’t take risks.