Now Is The Perfect Time For Family Dental Checkups
If your life is generally busy, it’s pretty easy to let preventive dental care slip through the cracks. Between work and family commitments, the things that aren’t screaming for immediate attention usually get pushed to the back burner. So, before the summer ends and the even busier fall begins, consider scheduling dental checkups for the whole family. Not only will you be able to check it off your list and not think about it again for six more months, but you’ll also be starting the new season with fresh smiles for everyone! Keep reading to learn more.
During the Summer, Think of Us
Relaxing in the sun, going on family vacation, or just enjoying some well-earned downtime: however you choose to spend your summer, you’re probably not thinking about dental care. Maybe you should be.
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on dental care for the whole family. There’s less rush and disruption because school’s out and traffic is lighter. Most people are taking days off as well, so it’s a little easier to make time for oral hygiene. Taking a day to ensure everyone in the family gets to see the dentist for a routine cleaning and exam is an excellent way to take advantage of the slow season.
Preventive Care Is Essential
Of course you already know this because you’re a patient, but it’s important to practice good preventive dental care. Your mouth is the gateway to your body, which means keeping it healthy also helps keep your body healthy. An essential part of your oral hygiene routine should be regular checkups to:
- Clean away stubborn plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing alone can’t
- Check for tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other oral health threats
- Receive a fluoride treatment for extra protection
- Ask questions and tell us about any concerns you have
We Want to See Your Whole Family
It’s always a good idea to see your dentist when you think there’s a problem, and it’s an even better idea to see one when you’re confident there isn’t one. The truth is, many dental health issues are difficult to see if you’re just looking at your smile in the mirror every day. You need special imaging and tools that will reveal what’s going on in the hidden places between teeth and under the top layer of tooth enamel. And no one is immune from getting a cavity or gum disease — the most common oral health problems we see in kids, teens, adults, and seniors. So, please, let us help everyone in the family enjoy good oral health.
Everyone in the family needs regular preventive dental care, from toddlers to grandparents. If you’re ready to schedule dental checkups for yourself and your family, call our office located in Toledo, OH today. We’re ready to help!
