{"id":506,"date":"2023-01-04T23:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T23:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=506"},"modified":"2023-01-25T00:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T00:48:35","slug":"why-is-it-important-to-get-a-dental-checkup-early-in-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-get-a-dental-checkup-early-in-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is It Beneficial to Schedule a Dental Checkup Early in the Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Child_at_dentist_3__1602109837_50853-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"child at dental checkup\" class=\"wp-image-301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Child_at_dentist_3__1602109837_50853-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Child_at_dentist_3__1602109837_50853-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Child_at_dentist_3__1602109837_50853.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the arrival of a new year, it\u2019s an exciting time to consider what lies ahead. Try not to get so caught up in New Year\u2019s resolutions that you forget to schedule a dental checkup for your child. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">pediatric dentist in Midland<\/a> has some points to share about why getting a cleaning and exam taken care of sooner rather than later is worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start the Year Optimizing Your Family\u2019s Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably aren\u2019t wanting to risk dental issues with your children later in the year. After all the delicious food they had over the holidays, it is probably time to have their teeth checked out. If their dentist finds any small issues now, like tooth decay or gingivitis, these can be treated before becoming more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a small filling now can help your child avoid the need for a root canal in the future. Few things can ruin exciting plans faster than an agonizing toothache. There is no reason to carry on with a smile that\u2019s anything other than healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Their Appointment While Availability Is High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn\u2019t it nice to have all those empty spaces in your planner? So much time to yourself. However, you know that it is too good to be true. Soon enough, you and your kids will have all sorts of events, meetings, and other appointments. Their dentist\u2019s schedule is filling up quickly, too. If you want to choose an appointment time that fits best into your family\u2019s schedule, you should call now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Most Out of Your Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions of Americans have dental insurance through their job or other means. If you have dental insurance, you probably already know that your benefits renew at the beginning of the calendar year. This means that you are once again responsible for paying your annual deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By having your children go to their dental office now, you can get this payment over with, so you won\u2019t need to worry about it until next year. That\u2019s great if you have multiple dependents on your insurance plan. You don\u2019t want to end up with unnecessary surprises later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to follow through on those New Year\u2019s resolutions that will improve your life, but also remember how a wintertime dental checkup for your children can pay off. Their dentist is ready to help ensure their smiles are stellar for the rest of 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/our-services.html\">Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist<\/a>, we realize that taking care of the most precious smiles requires special knowledge and a gentle touch. 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