{"id":804,"date":"2020-01-02T03:20:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T03:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=804"},"modified":"2020-01-31T03:20:29","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T03:20:29","slug":"start-the-new-year-off-right-with-a-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/start-the-new-year-off-right-with-a-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Start the New Year Off Right with a Dental Checkup!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you ready for the New Year? Many people are starting the year off by setting new goals and ambitious habits to better themselves. Instead of trying to get healthier by running five miles every morning or living off a salad-only diet, why not start with your smile? Taking care of your oral health with regular dental checkups<\/a> is an easy but effective New Year\u2019s resolution worth investing in. Find out how you can save money, feel more confident, and even improve your overall health by seeing your dentist for a dental examination and cleaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Healthy Mouth Looks and Feels Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever felt your teeth with your tongue and noticed\nthat they seemed rough or fuzzy? What you\u2019re actually feeling is a buildup of plaque.\nThis soft, sticky film that coats your mouth contains millions of bacteria, which\nfeed of the sugars you consume to create an acid that attacks your enamel and\ncauses cavities. A dental cleaning during your checkup can remove all that\nplaque and bacteria, even from hard to reach places like under your gumline and\nbetween your teeth. Seeing your dentist is also the only way to safely remove\ntarter, which is plaque that\u2019s built up and hardened on your teeth. After your\ncleaning and a quick polishing, your teeth will instantly look and feel smooth\nand shiny!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Teeth Save You Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even the best dental routines need a little help to fight off\ntooth decay and gum disease. Skipping your dental cleanings and exams could\ncost you more extensive dental work down the road to treat these conditions. The\nlonger you go between dental checkups, the more damage bacteria can have on\nyour enamel and gums. This encourages gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss\nand bone damage in its advanced stages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Dental Checkup Can Improve Your Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental checkup can take care of more than just your teeth!\nResearchers have been diligently studying the connections between the mouth and\nbody, finding that the health of one impacts the health of the other. Studies\nshow that a healthy smile reduces your risk of heart disease and strokes. Likewise,\nif you have an underlying systemic condition, the earliest warning signs may\nshow up in your mouth! When you regularly attend your dental examinations and\ncleanings, your dentist is able to identify symptoms of health issues like diabetes,\nosteoporosis, and Alzheimer\u2019s as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, become a better you by making an easy New Year\u2019s\nhealth resolution that will last! Regular dental checkups and routine oral\nhealthcare can help you protect your happy, healthy smile for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bobby J. Carmen is an exceptionally skilled cosmetic,\nrestorative, and preventive dentist who serves the Norman, OK area and\nsurrounding communities. His dedication to the craft and thousands of hours of\ncontinuing education in nearly every aspect of dentistry helped him earn a\nprestigious Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. He loves to connect\nwith his patients and help them keep their smiles beautiful and healthy all\nyear long with two dental checkups a year. If you\u2019d like to know more, he can be\ncontacted at his website<\/a>\nor at (405) 364-2200. <\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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