{"id":664,"date":"2019-01-05T22:27:25","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T22:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=664"},"modified":"2019-02-15T22:34:49","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T22:34:49","slug":"happy-new-year-start-the-year-off-right-by-scheduling-with-a-dentist-in-roselle-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/happy-new-year-start-the-year-off-right-by-scheduling-with-a-dentist-in-roselle-park\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Maintain a Healthy Smile in 2019 With a Dentist In Roselle Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"Female patient getting a dental exam \" class=\"wp-image-665\" width=\"291\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-14-1.jpg 346w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-2019-02-14-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you skipped getting a dental checkup last year, you\u2019re not alone. Many people find it all too easy to find reasons <em>not<\/em> to go to the dentist! Unfortunately, however, this can wind up costing you more money and time in the dental chair later on, so it\u2019s well worth it to schedule these visits twice a year. And since a new year just began, it\u2019s the perfect time to make a fresh start and schedule an appointment with a dentist in Roselle Park. Learn more below about the many ways that checkups benefit you and how these visits will improve and maintain your oral health in 2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It So Important To Get Regular Checkups?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way of thinking about this is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkups<\/a>\nare to your teeth what tune-ups are to your car. Just like you would never\nneglect oil changes because you wouldn\u2019t want to risk breaking down, skipping\ncheckups can lead to serious oral health problems down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, while you may think that you\u2019re only having your teeth\nchecked for cavities, in fact, every aspect of your oral health is being\nmonitored, including:&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Existing\ndental work <\/strong>\u2013 Any existing fillings, dental crowns and other dental work is\nchecked to make sure it\u2019s still functioning properly. If potential problems are\ncaught in time, such as a small cavity around the margin of a crown, they can often\nbe treated to extend the life of that dental work and avoid the need for a\nreplacement. <\/li><li><strong>Your gum health<\/strong>\n\u2013 You already know it\u2019s important to keep your teeth healthy, but you might not\nknow how important your gum health is. Gum disease is the leading cause of\ntooth loss and has also been found to increase your risk for heart disease, stroke,\npregnancy complications, Alzheimer\u2019s, and even some cancers. <\/li><li><strong>Oral\ncancer detection<\/strong> \u2013 Early detection of cancer is always important, which is\nwhy both a dentist and hygienist visually examine all of your soft tissues to\nscreen for oral cancer at each checkup. <\/li><li><strong>Minimize\nmajor dental work <\/strong>\u2013 When problems such as cavities are found as early as\npossible, they\u2019re easier and less expensive to treat. For example, a small\ncavity can be treated with a filling, but a larger cavity may need a dental\ncrown or root canal. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Keep Your Smile Healthy Between Visits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to regular checkups, your everyday habits are\nalso important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brushing and flossing<\/strong> &#8211; Brush twice a day for 2 minutes and floss once &#8211; and be sure to aim for better, not perfect. If you miss a day or two of flossing, just pick back up where you left off.<\/li><li><strong>Use the right tools<\/strong> \u2013 Many people benefit from the use of a hygiene aid like an&nbsp;electric toothbrush, floss picks, or an oral irrigator. Experiment to find what works best for you. <\/li><li><strong>Minimize sugar<\/strong> \u2013 Simply reducing the total amount of sugar you consume is a great way to prevent cavities.&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t do as well with your dental care as you would\nhave liked last year, it\u2019s a great time to turn over a new leaf. With a few\ngood habits and regular checkups, a healthy smile can be yours in 2019! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author&nbsp; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/dr-ingy-alhelawe.html\">Dr. Ingy\nAlhelawe<\/a> is a general, restorative and cosmetic dentist in Roselle Park\nwith a track record of academic and professional excellence. With a warm\nchairside manner and a focus on prevention, she encourages everyone to come in\nfor regular checkups. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an\nappointment, she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you skipped getting a dental checkup last year, you\u2019re not alone. Many people find it all too easy to find reasons not to go to the dentist! 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