{"id":769,"date":"2023-06-03T16:49:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T16:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=769"},"modified":"2023-08-01T06:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T06:33:33","slug":"reasons-to-kick-off-summer-with-a-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/reasons-to-kick-off-summer-with-a-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Kick Off Summer with a Dental Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/older-woman-smiling3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/older-woman-smiling3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/older-woman-smiling3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/older-woman-smiling3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/older-woman-smiling3.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Summertime is finally upon us, and you and your family might have several exciting trips and activities planned! But before you get too caught up in your fun festivities, one thing you should consider doing is visiting your dentist for a routine checkup\u2014this visit might make the difference between your summer being fun or a total bummer! Here are three significant reasons you shouldn\u2019t wait to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/ft-worth-dentist.html\">your dentist<\/a> before kicking off your summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #1. Summertime Is Incredibly Convenient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us tend to enjoy a little extra downtime during the summer and additional flexibility within our personal schedules. This means that theoretically, you should have an ample amount of time to schedule a dental checkup\u2014as well as any follow-up visits that might be necessary. Not to mention, summer falls right in the middle of the calendar year, meaning if you haven\u2019t attended your first biannual checkup of the year, now\u2019s a great opportunity. Also, if you have kids in school or you\u2019re a student yourself, you won\u2019t have to worry about missing class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #2. Look Your Best for Every Photo Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of things to do during the summertime\u2014you might have friends or family members graduating or getting married, you might have fun family vacations planned, or you might simply be planning a few backyard cookouts with your neighbors. But no matter what\u2019s going on, you should want your teeth to look healthy and picture-worthy whenever someone pulls out their camera or smartphone. Preventive dental visits aren\u2019t just about inspecting your smile; your dentist will also thoroughly clean your teeth and make sure they look their absolute brightest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #3. Avoid Stressful Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that visiting your dentist regularly ensures that your mouth is free from any underlying issues that might turn stressful or even painful. Dental emergencies have a knack for occurring during inconvenient times, and if you were to sustain one during summer vacation, it might spoil your plans. Visiting your dentist beforehand gives your smile an added level of protection that\u2019ll allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself without worrying about uncomfortable issues that might afflict your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A proud native Texan, Dr. Renee Corbitt received her DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School and has served patients and families in Fort Worth for several years. She\u2019s an active member of many professional dental organizations, including the renowned Academy of General Dentistry. 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