Scheduling Your Dental Checkup Early in the Year Is a Great Idea; Here’s Why

When the new year comes around, many people resolve to better themselves by adopting useful habits. While resolving to eat less fried food, spend more time with the kids, and spend less time watching television can all be excellent ideas, deciding to schedule your next dental appointment early in the year can put you on the path to better oral and overall health for life. Here’s why you should consider scheduling your checkup early in the year.

Clean Up the Mess Left After the Holidays

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are all tons of fun, and they involve lots of tasty treats and libations like candy, chocolates, cakes, pies, warm sweet beverages, and wine. Unfortunately, these items are typically high in sugars that feed harmful oral bacteria and acid that weakens enamel. Scheduling your dental appointment briefly after the new year can allow your dentist to remove stubborn plaque and address any issues caused by overindulging during the holidays.

Learn About Better Oral Hygiene Practices

One of the benefits of seeing your dentist regularly is that it allows you to receive expert oral hygiene advice from a qualified dental professional. Implementing your dentist’s recommendations in your eating and oral hygiene practices at home can help you prevent dental damage and infections that can compromise the function and appearance of your smile and lead to tooth loss. The beginning of the new year is a great time to start new habits, and seeing your dentist early in the year can help you get your oral care on track.

Insurance Benefits Reset

The benefits of most insurance policies reset around January first, which can make oral healthcare much more affordable for many people. You pay good money for your insurance policy, so it only makes sense to make sure that you get the most out of it. Scheduling your appointment early in the year can also give you a head start toward meeting your deductible, which can make it easier to pay for further treatment later.

The beginning of the new year is a great time to start good habits or improve existing ones. Seeing your dentist early in the year can help you achieve better oral health that lasts for a lifetime.

About the Author

Dr. Natalya Nagornaya earned her dental degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 2001. She serves as a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. Her office in Buffalo Grove offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. To book your next dental checkup, contact her practice online or dial (847) 634-2525.