{"id":270,"date":"2019-01-30T14:18:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T14:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2019-01-30T14:18:28","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T14:18:28","slug":"an-important-new-years-resolution-see-your-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/an-important-new-years-resolution-see-your-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"An Important New Year\u2019s Resolution: See Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During this time of New Year\u2019s resolutions, have you made\nany about your health? While a dramatic change in diet or exercise is\nbeneficial, it can be hard to follow through on. An easy and important\nresolution you can make regarding your health is to see your dentist routinely\nin 2019. These regular dental visits are not only important for your teeth and\ngums, but they are vital to your overall health as well. Keep reading to\ndiscover the importance of seeing your dentist at least twice in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Your Oral and Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may think dental visits only prevent cavities, but they\nactually provide a wide-range of benefits. Primarily, routine checkups can\nprevent more serious issues from occurring down the road. Oral cancer is often\nhard to see or feel, which makes cancer screenings provided by your dentist\npotentially life-saving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the work your dentist does to help combat and\nprevent decay and gum disease protects you from other overall health issues.\nGum disease has been linked to increased risks of diabetes, stroke,\ncardiovascular disease, Alzheimer\u2019s, asthma, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Appointments and Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checkups and cleanings are vital for the health of your\nteeth and gums. Even if you practice a great oral health routine, your dental\nhygienist can reach areas of your mouth that you can\u2019t. Also, if you have\ntartar buildup, tartar can only be removed by a professional and it\u2019s the\nleading cause of gum disease. Plus, hygienists are great resources for learning\nbeneficial at-home oral healthcare tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, dental checkups provide your dentist with the\nopportunity to get an inside look at your teeth with X-Rays. These are\nimportant because they can find problems that aren\u2019t visible to the naked eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Appointments and Your Wallet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only do routine visits keep your oral and overall health\nin tip-top shape, but they can also save you money. Preventive visits are\ntypically covered by insurance, so if you have a dental insurance plan, these\nvisits are a great way to use your benefits. They also prevent you from more\nexpensive and extensive procedures in the future. That\u2019s why you should never\nprolong seeing your dentist. Letting a dental issue fester will only lead to\nmore pain and money down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know why it\u2019s important to see your dentist\nroutinely, are you ready to make your resolution for 2019? Contact your dentist\nto get started on a healthier smile for the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Drew Vanderbrook has a passion for providing quality\ndental care in Dallas. He believes in patient education, which is why he wants\nyou to know the importance of visiting the dentist. Additionally, he stays\nup-to-date on the latest in dentistry as he serves on the Board of Directors\nfor Dallas County Dental Society. He currently runs his own practice, and he\ncan be contacted through his website<\/a> or by\nphone at (214) 821-5200 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During this time of New Year\u2019s resolutions, have you made any about your health? While a dramatic change in diet or exercise is beneficial, it can be hard to follow through on. An easy and important resolution you can make regarding your health is to see your dentist routinely in 2019. These regular dental visits […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions\/272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}