4 Benefits of Staring the New Year with A Dental Visit

You’ve made it! A new year is on the horizon. With the new year typically comes a reset of your health benefits. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to take better care of your oral health, now is the perfect time to schedule a visit with your dentist in McKinney. Keep reading for 4 benefits of getting a head start on your dental care in the new year.

Finding Dental Issues Sooner

The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist for regular dental checkups at least twice each year. Visiting the dentist early in the year can help prevent the delicious treats you enjoyed over the holidays from wreaking havoc on your teeth and gums. The earlier your dentist catches problems like cavities or gingivitis, the easier your treatment will be. 

Starting the Year with a Beautiful Smile

Studies show that more than 80 percent of adults dislike their smiles. Luckily, there are many cosmetic dental treatments that can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. Direct bonding and in-office teeth whitening can provide improvements to your smile in as little as one visit, while porcelain veneers and Lumineers can provide longer-lasting results. If you want to reconstruct your smile using clear aligners or other orthodontic treatments, the sooner you start, the better.

Easier to Schedule Appointments

The weeks after the holidays are one of the slowest times for dentists, so it’s easier to schedule an appointment at your convenience. Because there are so few patients, the time constraints of your appointment will also likely be less rigid. This means your dentist will be able to give you more in-depth information on any procedures you may need and answer any number of questions you may have.

Restoration of Benefits

When your dental insurance resets, you have a new set of benefits to use toward any major dental procedures you may need. Working with your dentist to plan your treatments for the year is an excellent way to make sure you’re able to use all of the benefits you’re paying for.

A new year can mean a new you! If you’ve decided that 2021 is the year you will achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, scheduling a dental checkup at the beginning of the new year is the perfect way to start. 

About the Author

Dr. Zack Hegazin received his dental degree at Loma Linda University in California, graduating with honors. He has also completed hundreds of hours in continuing education every year in order to provide his patients with modern, top-quality dentistry with focuses on dental implants, sleep apnea and cosmetic dentistry. If you’re looking forward to achieving the perfect smile this year, contact the office at (214) 592-0441 or visit the website today to schedule your first visit of the year.