Not everyone may need twice yearly visits, but you definitely want to see your dentist at least once a year and, if directed, begin a twice-a-year schedule.
In fact, some patients may need to visit the dentist more than twice a year if they are smokers, have diabetes, have gum disease, a propensity for cavities and plaque build-up, or a weakened immune system that might not fight off a bacterial infection well. As you get older, you may require more frequent dental visits as well, or when you are experiencing other illness that require treatment and medication that affect your dental health.