Attending regular check-up appointments is important. People may think they need to have a dental check-up every 6 months, but some people do not need to go so often, and some people may need more frequent check-up appointments.
A check-up allows your dentist to see if you are having any problems. Leaving problems untreated could make them more difficult to treat in the future. The best thing to do would be to deal with these problems early and if possible, prevent them all together.
A full mouth check-up includes x-rays, scale & polish, gum examination, soft tissues examination and an examination of your teeth. However, x-rays and a scale and polish are only carried out if they are clinically necessary.