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\u201cThe early bird gets the worm,\u201d as the saying goes, and when it comes to scheduling your dental checkup and cleaning appointments<\/a>, that certainly seems to be the case. Booking your first exam of the year earlier rather than later comes with several benefits you won\u2019t want to miss out on \u2013 especially the financial ones! To learn more about why dentists make this recommendation, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Deductibles, Deductibles, Deductibles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s January, which means that your dental insurance benefits and deductible have likely reset. This means that any free checkup and cleaning appointments offered by your policy are once again available, and that you\u2019ll have to build up to your deductible amount so you can receive more coverage for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good strategy is to have your dentist check on your teeth while you can afford it and talk with them about arranging any other treatments you might have in mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biannual Appointments are Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling a dental checkup every six months is the most effective way to prevent harmful (and costly) oral conditions. And studies back this up! Those who see their dentists on a regular basis are significantly less likely to develop cavities, gum disease, and infection. However, it\u2019s a bit difficult to meet that quota if you wait until November to book your first visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Conditions are Easier to Treat Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule of thumb, if you do happen to develop an oral condition, it\u2019s much easier and less expensive to treat it early on, before it becomes worse. One of the reasons it\u2019s so important to look after your dental health is that unlike other parts of your body, your teeth can\u2019t heal themselves. Cavities, gum disease, infection, chips, cracks, and other afflictions won\u2019t get better without treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule your first checkup of the year soon, so your dentist can screen for early warning signs. In another six months, you\u2019ll be ready for a second round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start the Year Off Fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This time of year marks new beginnings and fresh starts. So why not forge ahead into 2025 with a fresh smile and pristine oral health? After your checkup and cleaning appointment, you\u2019ll have sparkling pearly whites and a plan for treating any existing oral conditions. Overall, you\u2019ll empower yourself to have a confident start to the new year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Haiwen Zhang<\/a> earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina James B Edward College of Dental Medicine. To keep his skills sharp and stay on top of emerging trends in dentistry, he actively pursues continuing education programs with organizations like the Pankey Institute and Spear Education. Dr. Zhang makes it his mission to provide quality, compassionate care in a comfortable office environment, so if you need to schedule your first dental checkup of the year, don\u2019t hesitate to call his office<\/a> at 505-372-1121.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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