Many wonder if it’s necessary to visit the dentist often, as cost & time factors are taken into consideration. By skipping dental check-ups and cleans will in fact will do the complete opposite as it allows deterioration of minor dental issues to become more timely and costly. The Australian Dental Association advises that such visits occur every 6 months. Patients with a high risk such as periodontal disease may require additional visits to ensure rapid deterioration does not occur.