Early in the Year Is a Great Time for Dental Checkups! Here’s Why

The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and many people use this opportunity to resolve to start new good habits and kick old bad ones. A few common examples include quitting smoking, cutting back on drinking, exercising more, and enjoying more time with the family, but it’s also a great idea to dedicate a new year to improved oral health. Here are a few of the many benefits that come when you schedule your next dental exam early in the year.

Assess How Your Teeth Did Over the Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time of year for celebration and togetherness, but they involve a lot of traditional foods and drinks that can be hard on your teeth. Candy, red wine, cookies, desserts, eggnog, and starchy snacks may be crowd-pleasing treats, but they can lead to enamel erosion and tooth decay if you’re not careful. Seeing a dentist after the new year allows your teeth to receive professional attention that can tell if there is any trouble on the horizon that can be addressed now. An early dental visit can prevent dental emergencies later.

Start Your Dental Hygiene Off Right for the Year

If you are one of the many people who resolved to improve their oral health for the New Year, why not hit the ground running by scheduling a dentist’s appointment early in the year? In addition to catching and correcting tooth decay and gum disease in their early stages, your dentist can provide you with expert advice on better oral hygiene and tips for teeth-healthy eating.

Enjoy Some Quiet Time in the Waiting Room

The holidays are fun, but they come with a lot of hustle and bustle. Luckily, the dentist’s office can be an amazing refuge from that. These places are quiet, pleasantly furnished, and have plenty of reading material strewn across the table. Better yet, you can bring that book you’ve been meaning to finish and chew through a few pages while your dentist is finishing up with their previous client.

Don’t let the beginning of the year go by without a thorough round of professional dental attention. Seeing your dentist early in the year can save you time and money while also keeping you happy and healthy.

About the Author

Dr. George R. Stoddard earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and achieved an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from LSU School of Dentistry. He has thoroughly enjoyed spending the last twenty-five years helping people feel better about their smiles. His office in Longview, TX offers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. To schedule an appointment, contact his office online or dial (903) 753-9758.