With the new year in full swing, it’s likely that your friends and family are committing to brand-new resolutions. These new goals could be to lose weight, quit using tobacco for good, or simply spend more time with the family and less time on a smartphone. While all of these resolutions can benefit your life, making the commitment to maintain good oral health has huge benefits in the long-term.
If you’re not sure which resolution to make, consider routine dental appointments or a smile makeover from a dentist in Lincoln!
Routine Dental Appointments Twice a Year
It’s true that most of your oral health is maintained in between visits, but routine checkups and cleanings are not something to put off. After all, you need a professional to confirm that your at-home care is effectively protecting your teeth and gums from dental disease. By visiting just once every six months, you’re doing more than what most people do to prioritize oral health! Plus, dentists aren’t only looking for dental disease during your checkup. They’re also making sure that no ORAL signs of systemic
disease are present, such as oral cancer or heart disease.
Along with your regular checkups, cleanings help you remove calcified plaque from the hard-to-reach surfaces of teeth that normal brushing and flossing can’t remove. By the time your appointment is over, you’ll be able to say with confidence that your oral care regimen is complete.
A Smile Makeover: From Whitening to Veneers
If you have good oral health but your smile isn’t looking exactly how you’d like it to, cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference! Removing imperfections in your smile can be as simple as visiting the office for occasional whitening treatments or as complex as receiving a full set of porcelain veneers. Both work to hide numerous issues with your smile, such as permanent discoloration or cracks, chips and gaps. If you’re looking for a long-term commitment, Invisalign’s clear braces help you subtly fix crooked teeth without the use of metal hardware.
Why It’s Worth Choosing a Smile-Centric Resolution
A smile is so much more than a single attribute of your overall appearance. For many, it’s an essential part of their identity. If you don’t have a smile you’re comfortable showing off, you’re more likely to lack confidence in your daily life. Alternatively, those who rely on their appearance for their career may not be as effective or productive as they’d like to be. That can all change with a few minor (or major) improvements. Of course, the majority of people simply want to be told that they have a clean bill of oral health. If you’ve had dental issues your whole life, the new year could be the perfect time to make a new commitment.
Ready to make oral health your resolution this new year? Start by scheduling your next appointments with a cosmetic dentist in Lincoln today!
About the Author
Dr. Danielle Wasielewski is trained to perform a wide variety of dental treatments. Whether you need to have a cavity treated or want to begin an Invisalign regimen, she’s the person to speak to as you enter the new year. She’s does everything she can to ensure that all patients receive the best dental care possible. To learn more about her practice, you can contact her through her website, call (402) 420-2222 or Click to Schedule online.