How often should adults go to the dentist?

It’s recommended that adults should visit the dentist regularly, but how often varies for everyone. How often you go may depend on many things like your risk for gum disease, cavities and your daily oral health routine. 1It’s important to also factor in your lifestyle, dedication to your oral hygiene, your family history of any oral diseases and access to products and services to care for your oral health.2

It’s recommended to see a dentist twice a year or more if you have diabetes. Exactly how often will once again depend on your oral health.3

How often should you get a teeth cleaning?

Dentists recommend getting a cleaning twice a year to keep your teeth clean and healthy if you practice good oral hygiene at home. But the frequency for teeth cleaning and checkups always depends on the individual.4

How do I book a dental appointment with Lumino Health?

Enter the type of dental professional that suits your needs in the search field or select an option from the dropdown.

Enter your location and click search.

You can filter the search results based on distance, rating, language, and hours of availability.

Click on a dentist’s profile to see more information about them to help you decide.

Some dental professionals list their next available appointments, so you can pick a time that best works for you. Click “Book Now” and follow the prompts to book your next dental appointment.

For dental professionals that don’t list their next available appointments you can click on ‘Request Appointment’ and submit the online form or click the dentist’s profile to see their phone number to call and book an appointment.

When to see a mental health professional?

Watch out for changes to your behaviour, mood and productivity. However, keep in mind that not all changes are cause for concern. Negative changes that persist for two weeks or more may be cause for concern. Therapy could help if you notice long-lasting changes like:5

• Constant worry
• Hopelessness
• Conflicts in your relationships
• Too much or too little sleep
• Loss of appetite or eating too much
• Substance use
• Irritability
• Loss of interest in activities
• Loss of productivity
• Your loved ones worry about you
• You’ve lost someone or something

What type of mental health professional do I need?

Your family doctor is a great place to start when looking for mental health support. They can help you find the right resources. If you decide to see a mental health professional, you can choose between several types:

• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychotherapist and mental health counsellors
• Social workers
• Occupational therapists

It’s important to understand your needs before you can choose the right professional to address them. There are several differences when it comes to training, what they can do, and the treatment they can offer.6

How do I book an appointment with a mental health professional using Lumino Health?

Select the mental health professional best suited for your needs in the drop-down search bar under “Find”.

Enter your location and click search.

You can filter the search results based on distance, rating, cost information, conditions, services, virtual appointment and more.

Click on the mental health professional’s profile to see more information about them to help you decide.

Some mental health professionals list their next available appointments, so you can pick a time that best works for you. Click “Book Now” and follow the prompts to book your appointment.

For mental health professionals that don’t list their next available appointments you can click on “Request Appointment” and submit the online form or click the mental health professional’s profile to see their phone number to call and book an appointment.