The general health of your teeth and gums starts with you.  If you brush twice a day and floss once daily and visit our office every six months, you should notice that you won’t run into those unexpected cavities, root canals, crowns, etc.  The reason you see our office twice a year is due to plaque that builds up, & if left on the teeth it hardens (i.e. calcifies) & it can't be removed by a toothbrush or floss. However, having it removed by our hygienist will prolong the health of your teeth and gums. Having bitewing x-rays once a year will show our staff if you have decay starting to form under fillings or in between your teeth.