{"id":527,"date":"2021-01-22T20:24:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T20:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=527"},"modified":"2021-01-22T20:24:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T20:24:18","slug":"why-regular-dental-appointments-matter-even-more-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/why-regular-dental-appointments-matter-even-more-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Regular Dental Appointments Matter (Even More in 2021)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_234477734__1611147127_25601.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_234477734__1611147127_25601-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"male patient smiling in dental chair \" class=\"wp-image-528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_234477734__1611147127_25601-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_234477734__1611147127_25601-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_234477734__1611147127_25601.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you scheduled your next checkup and cleaning? With everything else that is going on in your life, it\u2019s no surprise if you haven\u2019t put a dental appointment on the calendar. But, it\u2019s important that you do so soon, not just for your dental health in El Reno, but your overall wellbeing, too! Read on to learn why attending regular dental appointments is more important than ever in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cYou Missed a Spot!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily oral hygiene at home, consisting of brushing twice a day and flossing once, is extremely important to keeping your teeth and gums healthy. However, even the most diligent brushers have areas of their mouths that they can\u2019t reach, which can allow cavity-causing plaque to build up. This is where a professional cleaning from a hygienist can be a lifesaver. Their advanced training and professional instruments enable them to find and take care of a patient\u2019s trouble spots, removing pesky plaque and tartar to stop decay before it even starts. Your hygienist can even let you know where your problem areas are so you can give them more attention to dramatically lower your risk for cavities and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Just Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your dentist in El Reno looks inside your mouth, they aren\u2019t just searching for cavities and gum disease, but for signs of other serious ailments as well, like heart disease, diabetes, and oral cancer. By finding indications of these diseases early and helping a patient get the treatment they need right away, dentists can empower people to protect both their smiles <em>and <\/em>bodies at the same time while avoiding more serious complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalized Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find tons of dental information online, but chances are, about 99% of it doesn\u2019t apply to you. Instead, during your checkups and cleanings, you can simply ask your dentist whatever questions you might have, and they\u2019ll give you personalized answers. Which type of toothbrush and toothpaste would be best for you? Is there something that can be done about your sensitive teeth? If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, what are your cosmetic dentistry options? With your dentist, you\u2019ll get more useful information in 5 minutes than you will from spending hours on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Can Feel Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, venturing out for a dental appointment can be a bit anxiety-inducing these days because of the pandemic, but you have nothing to worry about at El Reno Family Dentistry. In addition to our already extensive sanitation and infection control protocols, we have implemented several new measures designed to keep you, our team, and the community safe. For example, we have allowed for more time between patients so we can wipe down the entire office with disinfectant ahead of each appointment. Our entire team wears N95 and ASTM Level 3 Masks every day, and we\u2019ve installed HEPA air filtration with UV lighting, which is shown to kill 99% of bacteria and viruses in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all need one less thing to worry about these days, and just by going to the dentist two to three times a year for a checkup, you can feel at ease knowing that your smile not only looks great, but is perfectly healthy as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/adam-cohlmia-dds.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a> has been practicing in El Reno since 2011, and he loves welcoming patients of all ages into our office. His goal is to make El Reno Family Dentistry the one place locals have to go to get everything they need for their smiles, and he makes sure our office is a safe, welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable. To learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/safety-protocol.html\">updated safety protocols<\/a>, or to schedule your next checkup and cleaning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/contact.html\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you scheduled your next checkup and cleaning? With everything else that is going on in your life, it\u2019s no surprise if you haven\u2019t put a dental appointment on the calendar. But, it\u2019s important that you do so soon, not just for your dental health in El Reno, but your overall wellbeing, too! 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