The new year has just begun, and you’re gazing at the sunrise along the Rocky mountains near your home in Denver, Colorado. Sipping tea from a mug, you wonder to yourself what you can do differently now to ensure that this year is better than the last two. By prioritizing your health and well-being early in the year, you can equip yourself to face any unexpected challenges that may arise. And if you focus on your dental health, you can promote a beautiful smile to handle the best parts of 2022. Here are 3 reasons to kick off this healthy paradigm shift by scheduling your dental checkup early this year.
1—Track Your Progress
Failing to track our progress is one of the main reasons we may fall short of our goals. It’s tough to track your progress when you don’t know your starting point. By scheduling an appointment early with your dentist, you can assess exactly where your health is at. You can also talk to your dentist about strategies to improve your smile’s whiteness, health, and strength. In summer, you can complete your second appointment and track the amount of progress that you made. By 2023, you will know exactly what you achieved in one year and how you did it.
2—Restore Your Post-Holiday Smile
For many Americans, one of the best parts of the winter holidays is the food. The problem is that all of that candied ham, pecan pie, and hot chocolate may have left your teeth in less than pristine condition. Exposing your teeth to holiday dishes rich in sugar for a few months can have lasting effects. This is especially true if you don’t address potential damage early on. You can quickly identify teeth and gum vulnerabilities by seeing your dentist in January or February. Whether your dentist treats them in the office or sends you home with some instructions, you can move forward into the new year without unhealthy baggage from last year’s holidays.
3—Schedule Smarter
Finding time for a dental checkup and cleaning may be challenging for many people with busy schedules or families. This becomes only trickier when you wait until the last minute. If you get your first dental checkup later in the year, your second one may be in the middle of the holidays or back-to-school madness. By scheduling your first appointment in January and your second in June, you can take advantage of the combined flexibility of your schedule and your dentists’. This will land you an ideal appointment time that won’t compromise any of your holiday or work-related plans.
If you’re ready to take control of your health and well-being this year, consider beginning it with a dental appointment. Your healthy smile will thank you.
About the Practice
Riviera Family Dentistry is a patients-first practice that places your convenience at the center of its activities. Riviera Family Dentistry can easily accommodate an early appointment this year without compromising your work or personal schedule. They offer nontraditional hours including evenings and Saturdays. If you have questions about how scheduling an appointment early this year can benefit you, feel free to reach out to the practice at (720) 640-0272 or through their website.
