{"id":443,"date":"2020-01-03T16:21:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T16:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2020-02-03T16:21:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T16:21:38","slug":"start-2020-off-right-with-a-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/start-2020-off-right-with-a-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Start 2020 Off Right with a Dental Checkup!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/in-the-office-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man in the dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/in-the-office-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/in-the-office-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/in-the-office-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that according to the American Dental Association,\nonly about one-third of Americans visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/family-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a> every year?\nThat means that 66% of people aren\u2019t getting the oral healthcare they need to\nhave a thriving and beautiful smile. Ideally, you should visit your dentist in\nSan Marcos twice a year to reap all the benefits. \u201cWhat are those benefits?\u201d\nyou might be asking. Let\u2019s talk about a few reasons why you should start the\nnew year off right with a dental checkup and cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get an Oral Cancer Screening <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of people who are diagnosed with cancer of\nthe mouth or throat don\u2019t live to see five years past their original diagnosis.\nMore often than not, this is because the disease is caught too late. Most cases\nof oral cancer can be caught early by your dentist at your regular biannual\nappointments. If it has been more than six months since your last checkup, schedule\none as soon as possible. It could save your life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnose Tooth Decay <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay, another name for cavities, is the most common\ndisease in the world after the common cold. Just because it\u2019s common, however, doesn\u2019t\nmean it\u2019s harmless. In fact, cavities can wreak some serious havoc on your\npearly whites. What starts as a small hole in your enamel, if left unchecked,\ncan quickly spread to the delicate center of the tooth, resulting in extreme\npain that might necessitate costly and time-consuming procedures like a root\ncanal or even a tooth extraction. Save yourself time and money in the long run\nby getting your cavities diagnosed and dealt with right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your gums bleed when you brush and floss, you need to see\nyour dentist right away. This is a common sign of early-stage gum disease, or a\nharmful bacterial infection in your gum tissue. Multiple studies have confirmed\na link between gum disease and other health issues like heart disease, osteoporosis,\nand even Alzheimer\u2019s. Not to mention, it could make your teeth loose and even\ncause them to fall out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Teeth Nice and Clean <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides checking for signs of dental disease, the other\nportion of your regular appointments involves a professional teeth cleaning.\nYour dental hygienist will use special tools to remove plaque and tartar from\nareas of your mouth that your toothbrush and floss at home simply can\u2019t reach. Afterwards,\nthey will polish your teeth to make them shine a little brighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start 2020 off on the right foot by seeing your dentist in\nSan Marcos for a checkup and cleaning. Not only will it make your teeth healthy\nand bright, but it could save your life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. J. Robert\nDonnelly<\/a> achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University\nof Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He has also graduated from the prestigious\nLas Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry and has earned Mastership status with\nthe Academy of General Dentistry. This means he has completed more than 1600\nhours of continuing education throughout the course of his career. You can\ntrust that he will provide you with expert care. To learn more about him, you\ncan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his\noffice at (512) 396-5225. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that according to the American Dental Association, only about one-third of Americans visit their dentist every year? That means that 66% of people aren\u2019t getting the oral healthcare they need to have a thriving and beautiful smile. 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