{"id":161,"date":"2023-04-02T17:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T17:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2023-05-17T17:30:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T17:30:38","slug":"why-you-should-kick-off-your-summer-with-a-dental-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/02\/why-you-should-kick-off-your-summer-with-a-dental-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Kick Off Your Summer with a Dental Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-300x201.png\" alt=\"a patient smiling and enjoying the summer sun\" class=\"wp-image-162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is almost here; the weather is warming up, the days are becoming longer, and you\u2019re probably starting to put together a schedule filled with plenty of fun activities for the upcoming next few months. But no matter what you\u2019re planning, something you should consider adding to your to-do list is visiting your dentist for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine checkup<\/a>! Although it might not sound as exciting as hitting the road or soaking up some sun at the beach, there are numerous benefits to seeing your dentist beforehand. Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s No Shortage of Time During the Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us enjoy a little extra downtime during the summer, whether it\u2019s a break from school, time off from work, or even just kicking back and relaxing during the evenings. Since you should be visiting your dentist twice a year anyway for preventive care, it makes a lot of sense to schedule one of your visits for these slower, less-busy summer months. This also gives your dentist a generous window to start (and finish) any necessary or lengthy procedures, and if you have children in school, you won\u2019t have to worry about their attendance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Look Great in Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of events and fun activities to attend during summer; graduation season occupies May through June, July has plenty of festivities celebrating the Fourth, and August is usually perfectly hot enough for daily poolside shenanigans and backyard cookouts. This also means that all summer long, there are plenty of photo opportunities\u2014and given that your smile is the first feature that people will notice about you, you should want your pearly whites to look their best every time someone pulls out a camera. By visiting your dentist early on in the summer, you\u2019re setting yourself up for lasting oral health <em>and <\/em>beauty; they\u2019ll be able to thoroughly clean your mouth and ensure it\u2019s free of issues, and even touch up your smile with cosmetic dentistry if you desire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Emergencies Can Derail Your Summer Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies have a knack for occurring when we least expect them\u2014and often, they happen when it\u2019s incredibly inconvenient! And there\u2019s no doubt that sustaining any type of emergency can put a damper on your summertime fun and possibly even derail your plans! But by visiting your dentist beforehand, you\u2019re ensuring that your teeth and gums are as healthy as possible and very unlikely to encounter any issues. While this doesn\u2019t <em>entirely<\/em> protect you from an emergency, as that simply isn\u2019t feasible, it <em>does<\/em> at least give you the peace of mind to enjoy yourself without worrying about your pearly whites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at On Point Dentistry is thrilled to provide the Frisco, TX community with an exceptional level of dental care! The practice is led by Dr. Marco Caballeros, who received his DDS from the Texas A&amp;M Baylor College of Dentistry and is a proud Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, one of the most renowned professional dental organizations around. 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