Dental Procedure Frequencies

How often should a Full Mouth X-ray (FMX) be done?

• Every 5 years (once)

• Every 6 months

• Every year

• Every 10 years

How often should Bitewings and 2 PA (4 BWs) be done?

How often should dental cleaning be done?

• 2 times a year (every 6 months)

• Once a month

• Once every 2 years

• Every week

How often should fillings be done?

How often should crowns be done?

• Once every 5 years

• Once every 6 months

• Once every 10 years

• Once every year

How often should a root canal be done?

• Once in a lifetime unless it's a retreat

• Every year

• Every six months

• Every five years

How often should a retreat (redoing a root canal) be done?

• Once in a lifetime

• Every year

• Every 6 months

• Every 5 years

How often is a limited exam usually done?

• Usually once a month (depends on insurance)

• Every day

• Once every five years

• Only once in a lifetime

How often should a periodic exam be done with cleaning?

• 2 times a year

• Once every 5 years

• Every month

• Once every 10 years

How often should SRP (deep cleaning) be done?