{"id":175,"date":"2018-12-31T21:23:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T21:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2019-12-26T20:40:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T20:40:52","slug":"new-year-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/31\/new-year-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of the Same New Year\u2019s Resolutions? Schedule With a Dentist In Plano Instead!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image-2019-01-10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman getting a dental exam\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image-2019-01-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image-2019-01-10.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It\u2019s that time of year again! Time for making changes that improve your life \u2013 more commonly known as a New Year\u2019s resolution. But if you want to do something different than the usual exercise or weight loss plan, why not consider a dental cleaning plan instead? It\u2019s very common for people to put off getting dental care, but that has more serious consequences than you\u2019d expect. Not only do checkups prevent the need for major dental work, but they also keep your entire body healthier as well. In this blog, you\u2019ll find out how a checkup is so much more than just a cleaning and why, when it comes to having a healthy smile, 2019 is a great time to turn over a new leaf!\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>How Do Checkups Prevent Bigger Problems?<\/h2>\nYou probably wouldn\u2019t associate your oral health with vehicle maintenance, but they\u2019re surprisingly similar. Everyone knows it\u2019s a bad idea to skip oil changes and other routine maintenance since it can cause engine damage or a breakdown.\n\nYour oral health is much the same way because your teeth and gums also need occasional \u201ctune-ups\u201d to prevent bigger problems later, including:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Gum disease<\/strong> \u2013 Gum disease is very serious for two reasons: First, it\u2019s leading the cause of tooth loss. Second, researchers have found overwhelming evidence that it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\u2019s, pregnancy complications, and even some cancers. Regular checkups are a great way to prevent and\/or manage gum disease.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Advanced oral cancer <\/strong>\u2013 At each checkup, both the dentist and dental hygienist visually inspect all your soft tissues looking for any lumps, bumps or lesions that might indicate oral cancer. As with all cancers, early detection is the key to successful outcomes.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Extensive dental work<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s safe to say that most people would rather avoid extensive dental work like dental crowns, bridges and root canals. When you get regular checkups, dentists can detect problems when they\u2019re small and easier to treat. For example, a small cavity can be found and repaired with an inexpensive filling before it\u2019s gotten larger and destroyed more tooth structure.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Dental Emergencies <\/strong>\u2013 With regular care, every aspect of your oral health is closely monitored so you\u2019ll be less likely to have untreated problems turn into emergencies. And when treatment is necessary, you can schedule when it\u2019s convenient for you, instead of having sudden pain during a busy workday, on vacation, or in the middle of the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlso, for patients with dental insurance, it\u2019s worth mentioning that most plans cover 80%-100% of preventive care like <a href=\"https:\/\/rightcaredental.com\/january-newsletter\/\">checkups,<\/a> so you may as well take advantage of it!\n<h2>Besides a Cleaning, What Else Does Your Checkup Include?<\/h2>\nSure, getting your teeth professionally cleaned and polished is a big part of your visit, but it includes much more than that:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Your medical history is reviewed and updated<\/li>\n \t<li>X-rays are done annually or as needed to find problems as early as possible<\/li>\n \t<li>Oral cancer screening<\/li>\n \t<li>Annual gum evaluation<\/li>\n \t<li>Oral hygiene instruction as needed<\/li>\n \t<li>Dietary counseling as needed<\/li>\n \t<li>Dental exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhether it\u2019s been years since your last visit or you\u2019ve only skipped a checkup or two, why not make 2019 the year to achieve your best smile yet!\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/our-team.html\">Dr. Anita Naik Madhav<\/a> is a general, cosmetic and restorative dentist in Plano with 25 years of experience. In that time, she\u2019s found that patients who get consistent dental care need less major dental work than those who don\u2019t, which is why she encourages everyone to get regular checkups. If you have any additional questions or want to schedule a visit, she can be reached via her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (972) 618-1111.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s that time of year again! Time for making changes that improve your life \u2013 more commonly known as a New Year\u2019s resolution. But if you want to do something different than the usual exercise or weight loss plan, why not consider a dental cleaning plan instead? It\u2019s very common for people to put off getting dental care, but that has more serious consequences than you\u2019d expect. 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