{"id":245,"date":"2021-01-04T22:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T22:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2021-01-21T22:45:58","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T22:45:58","slug":"why-you-should-start-the-new-year-with-a-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/04\/why-you-should-start-the-new-year-with-a-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Start the New Year with a Visit to the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Picture1-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Couple smiling\" class=\"wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Picture1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Picture1.jpg 363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>January is the perfect time to set the tone for your new year. If you\u2019ve decided that 2021 will be the year you get the bright, beautiful smile you\u2019ve always wanted, scheduling a visit with your dentist is the perfect way to start. Keep reading for 4 reasons you should plan your dental checkup early in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewed Health Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dental insurance resets early in the year, it\u2019s a great opportunity to catch up on dental procedures you weren\u2019t able to get last year. Visiting your dentist early in the year also gives you and your dentist plenty of time to decide on your treatment plan so you can get the most out of your benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch Problems Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t make the best food choices or let yourself get too relaxed during the holiday season, a dental checkup early in the year gives your dentist the chance to catch the beginning stages of decay or other new issues early. It could end up making the difference between a simple filling and needing root canal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Your Visit to Fit Your Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early year visits to the dentist come with quite a few benefits, one of them being able to set your appointment at your convenience. The first few weeks after a holiday tend to be one of the slowest times for most dentists. Fewer patients mean more time to speak with your dentist. If they have recommended a procedure that you\u2019re not familiar with or you have questions about the treatment plan they\u2019ve set for you, there is more time to get in-depth answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Jump Start on a Healthier Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel self-conscious about your smile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic treatments<\/a> like teeth whitening, veneers or tooth-colored fillings can help. Visiting the dentist early in the year gives you time to get your smile camera-ready, rather than waiting until weeks before your birthday, wedding or other important days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that 80 percent of American adults don\u2019t like their smile, so if your smile makes you feel less than confident, you aren\u2019t alone. Regular dental checkups are crucial to improving your oral health. You deserve a stunning smile, and starting the new year with a dental visit can help you achieve it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Thomas Peters has been transforming smiles for more than 20 years. He received his DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and has achieved the highest honor awarded by the Academy of General Dentistry by becoming a Master. Less than 2 percent of all dentists in the United States have achieved this prestigious designation. 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