These are the visits you *actually* need annually.
starting at age 21. If the test is normal, you don’t need to do another one for three years. After 30, you can continue getting Pap tests every three years or switch to a Pap and an HPV test every five years. , and, like your primary care doc, can refer you to a mammography facility.Experts recommend that you get a dental cleaning and exam once or twice a year. The actual frequency, says the American Dental Association, should be determined by a dentist.
Dental insurance is usually separate from regular health insurance. Depending on what type of plan you have, you may have a co-pay for visits to the dentist.If you have vision problems, you’ll probably need an eye exam every year or every other year; talk to an eye professional about how often you should get checked.
Like dental insurance, vision insurance is usually sold separately. Depending on your plan, you may have a co-pay.If you’re a generally healthy person, these minimal doctor visits are probably all you need to stay healthy. But half of U.S. adults have one or more chronic conditions, which means many Americans need to see certain specialists more often. For example, if you have diabetes, you should be seeing a diabetes specialist .
And remember, whether you’ve been to the doctor already this year or not, if you notice something different about your health, schedule an appointment.
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