Another fall season is almost here. Starting on Saturday, September 22, we can look forward to the end of summer and the start of cooler weather. We can also look forward the upcoming holiday season, which will be here sooner than you think.
But until then, why not use the end of September or the beginning of October to schedule your last checkup and cleaning of the year.
A key part of enjoying the holidays—besides being with the ones you love—is enjoying the holiday goodies that come with it. When you know your smile is in good shape, you can feel less guilty about indulging (just a little bit!) in all that your end-of-the-year festivities will have to offer.
It’s hard to know how your smile is doing, though, without a dental checkup and professional cleaning. During a checkup at Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental office, we’ll keep a sharp eye out for signs of common oral health problems like gum disease, tooth decay, TMJ dysfunction, and even oral cancer. If Dr. Carmen find anything at all, he can immediately suggest a service to help you while there’s still time left on your current dental benefits. If we had to do the same thing closer to the end of the year, it might be harder to give you the care you need before the New Year starts.
So, why wait any longer? Call Dr. Carmen’s Normal dental office to schedule your fall checkup. Our office serves patients from The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Moore, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.
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