{"id":124,"date":"2021-01-15T19:46:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T19:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2021-01-15T19:46:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T19:46:37","slug":"dentist-midlothian-schedule-appointment-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/15\/dentist-midlothian-schedule-appointment-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Be the Early Bird at the Dentist\u2019s Office This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The new year has finally arrived, and like many others, your schedule is probably filling up quickly. Plus, there\u2019s a good chance you skipped out on a few things last year due to the pandemic. While you\u2019re making a list of what to catch up on, be sure to add a visit to your dentist to the top. Keep reading to hear why your Midlothian dentist<\/a> recommends you schedule your dental checkup as early as possible at the start of the new year to save you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why to Prioritize a Dental Checkup Early in the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most helpful things you can do for your oral health is to see your dentist regularly for preventive care. Here are several reasons why scheduling your next checkup as soon as possible is a great idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the new year hits, your family\u2019s agenda probably starts filling up quickly, but so does your dentist\u2019s calendar. The sooner you book your appointment, the more options you\u2019ll have to choose a day and time that fit best with your busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your dental insurance plan probably has a deductible amount that you have to meet before the company will start to cover costs of treatment. Seeing your dentist early in the year will help you meet that amount quicker. Plus, if you have multiple people on your plan, it can allow you to save money on future treatments that may arise unexpectedly throughout the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Detection and Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you see your dentist, even for a routine checkup, they perform an oral cancer screening. Due to early detection, the survival rate of this condition had significantly increase over the last few decades. The x-rays your dentist performs also show any potential jaw or gum issues. Finding out about potential issues before they become more serious can save you the headache of multiple visits to the dentist and costly treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let the rest of the month pass you by without scheduling your next dental checkup. Your teeth and your wallet will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The team of doctors at Marvel Dental understands the importance of preventive dental care. They are passionate about educating their patients on the best ways to maintain good oral health. With combined years of training and expertise, they are able to provide the highest quality of care. It is their priority to make every patient feel comfortable and at home when they visit their office. Are you ready to get your next dental checkup on your calendar? Request an appointment online<\/a> or call (682) 772-3072<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The new year has finally arrived, and like many others, your schedule is probably filling up quickly. Plus, there\u2019s a good chance you skipped out on a few things last year due to the pandemic. While you\u2019re making a list of what to catch up on, be sure to add a visit to your dentist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124\/revisions\/127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}