{"id":953,"date":"2023-01-02T18:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T18:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=953"},"modified":"2023-01-25T18:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T18:09:37","slug":"why-january-is-the-perfect-time-to-schedule-a-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/02\/why-january-is-the-perfect-time-to-schedule-a-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why January is the Perfect Time to Schedule A Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430458207__1___1674668357_42963.jpg\" alt=\"patient sitting in a chair at a checkup\" class=\"wp-image-954\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430458207__1___1674668357_42963.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430458207__1___1674668357_42963-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_430458207__1___1674668357_42963-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dentists recommend that you come in for a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup and cleaning<\/a> at least twice a year. This allows them to take a look at the state of your oral health and to clean in places that you can\u2019t reach with brushing and flossing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this in January, good news! There\u2019s no better time to schedule a dental checkup with your provider. If you want to know, here\u2019s why January is the perfect time to schedule a checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holidays Are Hard on Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In January, most people are just getting their life back on track after the holiday season. One of the big reasons why people try to lose weight in the new year is because they gained weight in November and December. It\u2019s completely understandable; traveling over the holidays can throw off routines, and the food at holiday dinner can cause problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same applies to dentistry. A lack of brushing and indulging in sweets can be rough on your teeth, and these things are easy to do over the holidays. That makes January the perfect time to undo that damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dental insurance, meeting your deductible can make restorative treatment significantly cheaper. However, that can be difficult to do if you discover an oral health problem in, say, October. When you get a checkup in January, your dentist will perform a thorough exam to find any emerging problems, which gives you plenty of time to meet that deductible if you need follow-up treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Time Like Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this as it comes out, January is the best time to get a checkup because that\u2019s the soonest you can get one. The fact of the matter is that there\u2019s no time like the present to ensure that your oral health is in order. The worse your oral health gets, the harder your problems will be to solve; on the contrary, starting treatment now can make treatment significantly easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never a bad idea to start taking your oral health seriously. But if you need an incentive, January is a great time to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We at Bear Creek Family Dentistry care for families all across Texas\u2014with twelve locations across the state, and we\u2019ll be happy to help you wherever you are! Our team consists of a wide variety of general dentists, pediatric dentists, and other specialists, so we\u2019re confident in our ability to address whatever oral health problem you\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about checkups and cleanings, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. 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