{"id":2672,"date":"2021-01-07T04:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T04:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2021-02-02T04:17:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T04:17:07","slug":"dental-checkups-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/dental-checkups-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Schedule Dental Cleanings Early in the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patient_at_dentist_2__1597366190_39246.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at dental checkup\" class=\"wp-image-2673\" width=\"309\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patient_at_dentist_2__1597366190_39246.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patient_at_dentist_2__1597366190_39246-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patient_at_dentist_2__1597366190_39246-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long year, we are ready to start fresh again! There are all sorts of exciting things to look forward to in 2021. You even have a few New Year\u2019s resolutions prepared to help you mold into the best version of yourself. Whether you are working to have a healthier diet or you\u2019re trying to do more kind things each day, you\u2019re setting yourself up for success. One thing that you certainly shouldn\u2019t be forgetting about is your smile. Now is a great time for you to schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkups<\/a> for you and your family for a variety of reasons. Continue reading to learn what those are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximize Your Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you receive dental insurance through work or another means, you already know that your benefits renew at the beginning of the calendar year. This means that you are left responsible once again for paying your annual deductible. When you head to the dental office now, you will be able to get this payment over with so that you won\u2019t need to worry about it later on. This is especially helpful is you have numerous people on your dental insurance plan. No one wants to end up with a larger bill later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Fresh Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want to set themself up for success in the coming year? It is difficult to do this if you are dealing with dental issues. All those holiday treats and meals probably weren\u2019t the best thing for your smile, so now is a great time to have your teeth looked at. If your dentist notices any issues, like tooth decay or periodontal disease, you can receive treatment early on. There isn\u2019t a reason to go throughout 2021 with a smile that is anything other than healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your calendar may look blank now, we all know that this will change very soon. In just a few weeks, it will be full of planned events, meetings, and appointments. The exact same thing happens to your dentist\u2019s calendar. This will make it much more difficult to schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. By calling at the beginning of the year, you will be more likely to find an appointment time that fits into your schedule seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put your dental health at risk this year. By having a dental checkup early on, you can set your smile up for success throughout 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/mickey-leth-dmd.html\">Dr. Mickey Leth<\/a> is an experienced dentist who has been working in the dental field for over two decades. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in a variety of specialties. Currently, he is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. For more information or to schedule an appointment at his office in St. Augustine, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (904) 824-3540.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a long year, we are ready to start fresh again! There are all sorts of exciting things to look forward to in 2021. You even have a few New Year\u2019s resolutions prepared to help you mold into the best version of yourself. Whether you are working to have a healthier diet or you\u2019re trying [&hellip;]<\/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-2672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dental Checkups in the New Year St. Augustine | Salt Run Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"2021 is finally year! That means that you should probably start thinking about your next dental checkups. 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