{"id":656,"date":"2019-06-25T19:53:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T19:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/?p=656"},"modified":"2019-10-29T19:54:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T19:54:00","slug":"4-reasons-attend-dental-checkup-lincoln-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/4-reasons-attend-dental-checkup-lincoln-month\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Attend Your Dental Checkup in Lincoln This Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_141987000__1559572990_43537-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling light\" class=\"wp-image-657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_141987000__1559572990_43537-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_141987000__1559572990_43537-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_141987000__1559572990_43537.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re too busy. You don\u2019t see anything wrong. You do a good\nenough job on your own. The excuses to avoid the dentist are endless, but when\nyou skip your six-month checkup appointment, you take risks for both your short-term\nand long-term oral health, leaving your teeth and gums vulnerable to decay and\ndamage. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to attend this dental visit. In this post,\nlearn four things that you gain from having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/general-dentistry.html\">dental checkup<\/a> in Lincoln twice every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch Oral Problems Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dental checkup is an opportunity for your dentist in\nLincoln to inspect your mouth for any signs of trouble. In many cases, you may\nnot feel or recognize any unusual symptoms, but your dentist can identify\nissues like tooth decay, gum disease, or even oral cancer in the early stages\nof development. Unlike some medical conditions, oral problems do not resolve\nthemselves with time. They simply get worse. When you go to the dentist every\nsix months, they can treat an issue while it\u2019s small before it has a chance to\ncause serious, even permanent damage to your oral and overall health. That way,\nyou can spare yourself from unnecessary pain and treatment down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Future Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this appointment, your hygienist performs a deep cleaning\nof your teeth, using special tools to remove built-up plaque and tartar. These\nsubstances, which are very difficult to address on your own, house harmful\nbacteria that lead to gum disease and tooth decay if allowed to remain in place\nin your mouth. This routine visit stops these bacteria from having a chance to\ndevelop into a problem to begin with, preventing the need for intensive\ntreatment later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Clean Feeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like the feeling of a clean mouth? The dental\ncleaning you get at your checkup appointment is much more thorough than what\nyou can accomplish on your own at home. It allows you to experience this\npleasant sensation every six months. Your hygienist cleans, flosses, and\npolishes each of your teeth to remove surface stains, so you have a fresh start\nwith a sparkling smile that you\u2019ll be proud to show off to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point in the year, you should have already visited\nyour dentist once for your dental checkup and cleaning. If you haven\u2019t, go now!\nThat way, you can still fit in a second visit before the end of the year and\ntake advantage of the two <em>free<\/em>\npreventive visits that your dental insurance covers. If you have gone once\nalready this year, make sure that you have your second appointment for the year\nscheduled. Get the most out of your dental insurance benefits by going to these\nappointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, the benefits you get from going to the dentist\nfar outweigh any reason to avoid them. In addition to maintaining healthy oral\nhabits at home, you can keep your smile happy and healthy for many years to\ncome through consistently doing this step. If you\u2019re due for a checkup, contact\nyour dentist for the next available appointment. Your mouth will thank you for\nit later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Williamsburg Dental, providing high-quality dental care\nfor patients in the Lincoln area is at the center of everything we do. Our six\nlocations and eight dentists offer convenience, a relaxed environment, and\naccess to highly trained dental professionals who can meet nearly every need\nwith a gentle touch. To schedule an appointment with us at one of our\nlocations, you can call <a href=\"about:blank\">(402) 420-2222<\/a> or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re too busy. You don\u2019t see anything wrong. You do a good enough job on your own. 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