As one of the recommendations states above, twice-yearly dentist visits are strongly recommended, both for children and adults. As good as your own oral hygiene practices may be, you will still need to see Dr. Mehru Bhatia, DDS regularly so that they can not only remove plaque build-up but can also check for other potential problems, especially if you have a history of gingivitis or cavities. Some dental insurance plans cover even more frequent dental checkups so if you find that yours is one of them, you might want to take advantage of it.