{"id":6,"date":"2020-01-06T14:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T14:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-02-06T14:13:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:13:13","slug":"dentist-in-mcminnville-new-year-new-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/06\/dentist-in-mcminnville-new-year-new-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Scheduling a Dental Checkup is Beneficial for Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_295788760__1580759802_89895.jpg\" alt=\"a young woman having her teeth checked\" class=\"wp-image-7\" width=\"278\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_295788760__1580759802_89895.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_295788760__1580759802_89895-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_295788760__1580759802_89895-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Has it been a while since your last dental visit? Are you\nconcerned there may be underlying issues that are the reason for your puffy\ngums and aching tooth? Whether problems currently exist, or you simply want to\navoid them altogether, why not start off 2020 with a healthier, more radiant\nsmile? Regular dental checkups and cleanings are a great way to improve the\nhealth of your teeth and gums, so hear from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in\nMcMinnville<\/a> who shares why you should go ahead and make your appointment\nnow instead of waiting until later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Checkups Are Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you schedule a dental checkup, you\u2019re not only having a\ndental professional look over your teeth, gums, and dental x-rays to ensure\nthere are no problem areas, but you\u2019re giving your smile a chance to look and\nfeel clean and refreshed. The removal of harmful plaque and tartar can reduce\nyour chances of gum disease \u2013 a common problem among millions of adults in the\nUnited States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But gum disease isn\u2019t the only concern your dentist has when\nlooking at your mouth. Abnormalities that might signal a cause for concern\n(i.e. oral cancer) are easily detected during these visits and can actually\nsave your life. A thorough dental checkup includes checking for signs of decay,\ngum disease, and oral cancer, a deadly disease that can prove impossible to\ntreat if left undetected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By maintaining your regular six-month checkups and\ncleanings, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ensure your teeth and gums are clean and free of\nplaque and tartar<\/li><li>Catch any problems from the start and have the\ntreated in a timely manner<\/li><li>Prove you are committed to maintaining good oral\nhealth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Schedule Your Visit Early in the Year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 365 days (or 366 in a\nLeap Year) in a calendar year. If you are expected to see your dentist every\nsix months, why not start 2020 off on the right foot by scheduling a cleaning\nand checking? You might say, \u201cWell, I can do it anytime as long as I get in\ntwice within the year.\u201d While this is true, it\u2019s likely you\u2019re already wanting\nto make some substantial changes from the start (along with millions of others\nwho have made resolutions). Ensuring your teeth and gums are just as healthy as\nyour mind and body can give you the confidence you need to make all the other\nchanges you want before 2021 arrives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other reasons to schedule your\ndental checkup early include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your dental benefits started over on January 1,\nso why not go ahead and make use of them now instead of waiting?<\/li><li>You can catch problems now while there is still\nplenty of time throughout the year to have them fixed before your benefits\nexpire. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste any more time. Take the next step in your oral\nhealth journey by scheduling an appointment with your dentist today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <br><\/strong>Dr. Natalya Ramsay completed her pre-doctoral studies at Portland State University, earning her bachelor\u2019s degree with honors. She then went on to attend Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry where she earned her degree in general dentistry. As the dentist at Evans Street Dental, she and her team are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to the residents in McMinnville and its surrounding communities. From preventive care to restorative and cosmetic dentistry, as well as emergency services and dental implants, they can help you achieve your smile goals each time you visit. To learn more about and the services we provide, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(503) 472-1402<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Has it been a while since your last dental visit? Are you concerned there may be underlying issues that are the reason for your puffy gums and aching tooth? Whether problems currently exist, or you simply want to avoid them altogether, why not start off 2020 with a healthier, more radiant smile? 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