Be The Early Bird At the Dentist Office Next Year

The new year is fast approaching, and if you have dental insurance benefits, your coverage is likely about to reset along with your calendar. Aside from meeting your deductible as quickly as possible, your Chaska dentist shares some other reasons why scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning early on is so important for your oral hygiene.

Why Should I Schedule a Dental Checkup Early in the Year?

Although seeing a dentist regularly for preventive care is one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain oral health, many people will put it on the backburner throughout the year. While you’re planning out 2021, it’s important to make sure to pencil in time for a dental checkup. Here’s why visiting your dentist at the start of the new year should be at the top of your list of to-do’s:

More Appointment Options

Just like your own personal agenda, your dentist’s schedule fills up quickly as well. If you’re like most people, your life only gets busier as the year progresses. The earlier you get a dental checkup in the books, the more options you have in terms of days and times that work with your schedule.

Early Detection

Every time you see your dentist for a routine checkup, they perform an oral cancer screening. In the last few decades, the survival rate of oral cancer has significantly increased, and this is mostly due to early detection. In addition, your dentist also has a trained eye that can help them identify other potential issues, such as the beginnings of tooth decay or gum disease. The sooner any potential problems are detected, the easier they are to deal with. This results in less time and money spent on treatments.

Insurance Benefits

Most dental insurance plans have deductibles, and once that amount is met, you no longer have to pay a co-pay when visiting the dentist. If you have multiple people on your dental insurance plan, getting the routine check-ups out of the way quickly puts more money in your pocket for unexpected dental expenses that might pop up throughout the year.

While you’re making New Year’s resolutions, consider adding an early visit to your dentist to the list. Your smile and your wallet will both thank you!

About the Practice

Dr. Mark M. Stapleton has been leading the team of experts at White Oak Dental for almost a decade. It is his priority to ensure that every patient he sees is equipped with the tools they need to maintain the best oral health possible. He has achieved over five-hundred hours of continuing education, which has equipped him with the knowledge and expertise to provide the highest quality of care. Are you ready to book your dental appointment for the beginning of next year? You can schedule online or call (952) 448-2868.