{"id":92,"date":"2020-01-07T19:24:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T19:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2020-02-04T19:24:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T19:24:33","slug":"dentist-new-years-resolution-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/dentist-new-years-resolution-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Healthier for the New Year with a Dental Checkup!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you thinking about making a New Year\u2019s resolution? Now\nthat it\u2019s January, many people are starting new healthy habits to become the\nbest version of themselves. If you\u2019re looking for an easy way to improve your\nhealth this year, commit to a regular dental checkup<\/a>!\nVisiting your dentist twice a year for cleanings and examinations can keep your\nteeth looking good now while saving you money and discomfort later. Here\u2019s what\nto expect every six months when you visit your dentist, and why these important\ncheckups should be your New Year\u2019s resolution for 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Cleanings: More than Shiny Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever touched your teeth with your tongue and\nnoticed they felt fuzzy or rough? What you\u2019re feeling is a buildup of plaque,\nan invisible, sticky biofilm that coats your teeth. While regular brushing can clean\nout most of it, even the best dental habits could benefit from a professional\nteeth cleaning. Especially if that plaque has hardened into a tough, yellowish\nsubstance called tartar, which can only be removed by your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will removing plaque and tartar make your teeth\nlook nicer, but they\u2019ll be healthier as well. The bacteria they contain is\nresponsible for causing cavities and gum disease, which can lead to toothaches,\ninfected teeth, and tooth loss. Studies have even linked high levels of plaque\nto an increased risk of heart disease, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, and stroke.\nProfessional cleanings every six months keeps your mouth and your general\nhealth safe by clearing out the harmful bacteria before it can cause these\nissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Your Dentist Can Discover at Your Dental Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At your dental examination, your dentist will look for\nhidden issues that you might not see or feel yet. They\u2019ll inspect your enamel\nfor evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n