{"id":578,"date":"2019-05-23T07:58:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T01:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=578"},"modified":"2019-05-23T07:58:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T01:58:47","slug":"578-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/578-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important to See Your Dentist before 2019 Gets Any Older"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bethel-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young family smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bethel-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bethel-2.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Time has a way of flying by, doesn\u2019t it? It seems like just yesterday we were opening presents, drinking eggnog, and looking forward to the end of 2018. Now we\u2019re planting our spring gardens, planning summer getaways, and taking our warm weather clothing out of storage. Before we know it, we\u2019ll be carving jack-o\u2019-lanterns and preparing turkey dinners. This means it\u2019s more important than ever to see your <a href=\"\">dentist<\/a> soon. Otherwise you may miss out on the benefits of dental insurance.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Why Regular Dental Visits Are So Important<\/h2>\r\nDon\u2019t look now, but you\u2019re at war. As you read these words, a battle is raging between your body\u2019s immune system and microscopic invaders intent on doing you harm. The struggle goes on 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout your entire life.\r\n\r\nYour mouth is one of the major battlegrounds in this war. On the opposing side are decay-causing bacteria. They are what create the cavities that give you those nagging toothaches. Left unopposed, they can cause widespread tooth loss, gum disease, and jawbone erosion. Many researchers believe that they also play a key role in chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis.\r\n\r\nYour body does a pretty good job of repelling these invisible attackers. But it needs your help in order to stay healthy. This means not only daily brushing and flossing but routine trips to your dentist for professional cleanings. Otherwise plaque and tartar will continue to build up on your teeth.\r\n<h2>It Never Hurts to Have a Look Around<\/h2>\r\nAnother reason to see your dentist is for a comprehensive oral exam. This is a quick, easy procedure in which your dentist checks your teeth, gums, mouth, tongue, lips, face, and throat for signs of anything unusual.\r\n\r\nThis is important, not only for catching cavities in their early stages but for spotting signs of serious conditions such as oral or skin cancer. Early detection is essential for achieving the best possible outcome in such cases. As an expert on oral health, your dentist is uniquely qualified to perform this important duty.\r\n\r\nVisiting your dentist on a regular basis also allows the office staff to keep your coverage information up-to-date. Otherwise you may face aggravating delays in obtaining treatment during emergency situations. The last thing you want is to struggle with paperwork issues when your tooth is killing you.\r\n<h2>The Clock Is Ticking<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s for all these reasons that most of us carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance.<\/a> But these plans come with a built-in time limit. Benefits run out at the end of the calendar year. If you don\u2019t use them, then they\u2019re gone forever. Why spend your hard-earned money on something only to miss out on its benefits?\r\n\r\n2019 will soon roll over into 2020. Make the most of the remaining months by scheduling an appointment with your dentist soon. By doing so, you can cross an important item off your list, freeing you to focus on other matters. You\u2019ll set a good example for friends and loved ones while give yourself some much-needed peace of mind. That\u2019s a sure recipe for happiness and success, no matter what year it is.\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Johnny Cheng has been rated as one of Houston\u2019s top dentists for more than 10 years, both by his colleagues and by his patients. Doctor Cheng is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. You can reach his office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by calling (817) 292-5957.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Time has a way of flying by, doesn\u2019t it? It seems like just yesterday we were opening presents, drinking eggnog, and looking forward to the end of 2018. Now we\u2019re planting our spring gardens, planning summer getaways, and taking our warm weather clothing out of storage. Before we know it, we\u2019ll be carving jack-o\u2019-lanterns and preparing turkey dinners. This means it\u2019s more important than ever to see your dentist soon. Otherwise you may miss out on the benefits of dental insurance. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/578-2\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why It\u2019s Important to See Your Dentist before 2019 Gets Any Older | Fort Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seeing your dentist before 2019 runs out is important, both for getting your money\u2019s worth from your dental coverage and for controlling plaque and tartar.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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