The frequency required for a dental exam and cleaning should be determined by working with your dentist for their recommendation based on your individual oral health needs. They may want to see you more frequently if there are concerns or issues that they want to monitor or if you haven’t been following a regular schedule in the past. For other individuals who have lower potential for risks and good oral hygiene habits at home, the dentist may want to see them less frequently. You can also check with your insurance plan and see what they will cover for the frequency of your appointments and treatments. If you share this information with your dentist, they may be able to work your appointments in a way that will allow them to see you more frequently while staying in the treatment coverage guidelines set out by your insurance plan