For babies, toddlers, and children, booking a dental check-up or dental appointment every 6 months is typically an appropriate interval to ensure your child’s teeth are healthy and all oral problems are caught in the early stages. Depending on your child, their oral hygiene habits, and overall oral health, your dentist may wish to schedule appointments more or less frequently. That being said, generally speaking, booking a dentist appointment every 6 months is enough to help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other periodontal issues. As for adults and even teenagers, it’s more common for dental appointments to be booked closer to 1-year intervals. Depending on your oral history, and the current state of your gums and teeth, your dentist will likely suggest an appropriate time frame that makes sense for you. This could be every 6 months if you’re struggling with frequent oral issues like gingivitis or cavities, or it could be closer to 1 or 2 years if you rarely have issues during your appointments.