{"id":599,"date":"2020-01-01T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2020-02-03T20:57:46","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T20:57:46","slug":"5-reasons-to-start-the-year-off-with-a-dental-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-start-the-year-off-with-a-dental-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Start the Year Off with a Dental Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man at a dental appointment\" class=\"wp-image-600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/in-the-office-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/family-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a> might\nnot be your favorite activity in the world. Whether it\u2019s due to financial\nconcerns, anxiety, or just plain laziness, it\u2019s easy to find an excuse to not visit\nyour dentist in Virginia Beach. However, the benefits of attending these\nappointments far outweigh your reasons for not going. Here are five reasons to\nschedule your appointment as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get an Oral Cancer Screening <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of oral cancer patients do not live to see\nmore than five years past their diagnosis. Scary, right? However, by catching\nthis disease early at your next dental appointment, you and your dentist can\nwork with the appropriate medical professional to devise a treatment plan to\nkeep the cancer from becoming fatal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Diagnose Tooth Decay <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the common cold, tooth decay, also known as\ncavities, is the most common disease in the world. Just because most of the population\ngets cavities, however, doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re harmless. In fact, just the\nopposite is true. Tooth decay can start out as a fairly small hole in your\nenamel, but it can rapidly spread to the sensitive center portion of your tooth,\nresulting in extreme pain and warranting a root canal or even a tooth\nextraction. Save your teeth by getting cavities dealt with right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Treat Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When food particles get stuck in between your teeth and\naround your gumline, it may cause a bacterial infection known as gum disease. This\nresults in bleeding gums, chronic bad breath, and even loose teeth if you don\u2019t\nget it treated as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Prevent Tooth Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease and tooth decay are the main causes of tooth\nloss in the United States. Regular appointments with your family dentist in Virginia\nBeach can catch these problems before they become larger issues that compromise\nthe structural integrity of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Remove Stains <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides just watching out for dental diseases, your dentist,\nor the dental hygienist, can give your pearly whites a professional cleaning. They\ncan use special tools to clean areas of your mouth that your toothbrush and\nfloss at home simply can\u2019t reach. Moreover, they\u2019ll polish your teeth with a\nspecial paste that will not only make your smile shine brighter, but will make\nit harder for plaque to stick to your teeth and cause gum disease and cavities.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the brand-new decade off on the right foot by\nscheduling an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can. Your teeth and\ngums will thank you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/vinita-j-folck.html\">Dr.\nVinita Folck<\/a> graduated in 2004 from the University of Texas Health Science\nCenter at San Antonio with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Her professional\naffiliations include the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association,\nthe Texas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Spear\nStudy Club. She prides herself on being able to improve patients\u2019 lives by\nkeeping their oral health in check. To schedule your next checkup and cleaning\nwith a family dentist in Virginia Beach, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Folck at\n(757) 499-9639. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to the dentist might not be your favorite activity in the world. 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