Why to Schedule a Dental Checkup Early in the Year

It’s January now — 2023 is finally here. As such, you might wonder what the new year has in store. Perhaps you expect it to be delightful or a good change of pace! Whatever the case, though, you may want to start it off with a dental checkup. Visiting the dentist early in the year has several unique advantages. In fact, your local Azle practice has the evidence to prove it. Here are four amazing benefits of an early checkup with your dentist.

Take Advantage of Free Time

For most of any given year, people are often too busy to keep dental appointments. Hectic schedules interfere and force missed visits or constant delays. As a result, many end up feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day.

In reality, though, a January checkup could solve this busyness. By taking place at the year’s start, it would occur during a natural lull in your schedule. You thus wouldn’t have to juggle the visit with overlapping duties.

Prevent Dental Issues

A new year can seem like a “clean slate,” but that isn’t true for your smile. Right now, your teeth likely feel the effects of recent holiday eating. In particular, the sugar from candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and other desserts may have caused tooth decay or cavities.

Thankfully, an early checkup can keep these effects in check. After all, it’s designed to fix dental issues before they become emergencies. You could ring in the new year with a pain-free mouth!

Pay Your Deductible

Since January 1st has passed, your dental plan benefits have reset. That, in turn, means you’ll have to pay your deductible to get them back. Otherwise, your dental care for the year will stay at full price.

As it happens, early checkups are a great way to pay a deductible. They help you reach the correct dollar amount quickly, so you’ll have benefits for most of the year. From there, you can save money on dental care for months on end.

Start the Year off Right

Like most people, you may have set some New Year’s resolutions by now. Maybe one of them includes a goal of “better oral health.” In that case, an early checkup would give you a jumpstart on helping your teeth and gums.

You see, this visit doesn’t just treat your mouth. It also lets you get advice from a local dental team. Naturally, the staff would happily give you pointers on oral hygiene, dental products, and more. You’d then be able to spend the year with a healthier, prettier smile.

Ultimately, a dental checkup is better done when the year is young. Therefore, go ahead and book a time!

About the Practice

Rubal Dentistry is based in Azle, TX. Led by Drs. Frank and Jodie Rubal, our practice strives to give patients the best possible dental care. To that end, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency procedures. The team is also equipped to treat gum disease with periodontal therapy. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach them on their website or by phone at (817)-444-2585.