{"id":81,"date":"2018-07-19T15:10:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T15:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2018-07-26T15:10:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T15:10:32","slug":"dentist-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/dentist-3\/","title":{"rendered":"As Back-to-School Time Nears, Your Dentist Says Make a Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-82\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_16165750__1519260969_98690-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family of four smiling and hugging\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_16165750__1519260969_98690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_16165750__1519260969_98690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_16165750__1519260969_98690.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It\u2019s almost time for your little ones to head back to school, and you\u2019re putting a to-do list together. Your local dentist says that among the things you should add, it\u2019s important to include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive care<\/a> visit for the entire family. One reason is that it\u2019s a more convenient time to schedule an appointment. Thus, everyone can start the new school year with a clean bill of oral health. Read on to learn why it\u2019s so important to work this into your schedule.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why are Preventive Care Visits Important?<\/h2>\n<p>Visiting your dentist semi-annually is vital for oral health because of two key features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cleaning <\/strong>\u2013 While there, the whole family can enjoy a thorough cleaning. This will clear away harmful bacteria, plaque and tartar that can seep beneath the gumline and cause problems if not removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Examination <\/strong>\u2013 Additionally, each member of your family will receive a check-up from both the dental hygienist and the family dentist to identify any developing issues that could form into serious problems if not addressed in time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By getting the cleaning and check-up needed, each member of your family will be protected.<\/p>\n<h2>When Should You Schedule the Next Appointment?<\/h2>\n<p>Another benefit of bringing the family in for preventive care during the summer is that roughly six months later, your kids will be out of school for the holiday break, so you should take advantage of this time to schedule your next appointment. Thus, you won\u2019t have to worry about them being absent from school. Furthermore, by taking this route, you\u2019ll only have to make one accommodation in your work schedule when you bring everyone in at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>The Ultimate in Prevention<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the many dental maladies that preventive care visits help to stop before they manifest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cavities<\/li>\n<li>Gum Disease<\/li>\n<li>Tooth Loss<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Bad Breath<\/li>\n<li>Dry Mouth<\/li>\n<li>Sinus Issues Due to Jaw Misalignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Peace-of-Mind for You<\/h2>\n<p>When you take a proactive approach to your family\u2019s oral health, you\u2019re able to enjoy the peace-of-mind of knowing that everyone is healthy, and you\u2019ll then be able to build on the visit by reinforcing the advice that your dentist will provide while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you\u2019ll see huge cost savings. That\u2019s because insurance carriers will typically pay up to 100 percent of preventive care expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting the dentist every six months is a win-win situation for the entire family, but it all starts by reaching out to your local professional to schedule the first appointment. A friendly staff member will be glad to guide you through the process!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nicholas Brong earned his dental degree from the University of California in San Francisco and has since gone on to provide his patients with expert care for nearly a decade. A husband and father of three, he understands the responsibility parents feel for protecting their children\u2019s oral health and helps them accomplish that at Zumbro Family Dental. Dr. Brong can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost time for your little ones to head back to school, and you\u2019re putting a to-do list together. Your local dentist says that among the things you should add, it\u2019s important to include a preventive care visit for the entire family. One reason is that it\u2019s a more convenient time to schedule an appointment. 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