The holidays can be busy for many people, making it easy to forget you have remaining dental benefits through the end of the year. But if you don’t use them, you lose them! For this reason, we advocate people take advantage of their dental plans.
For example, now is a great time to schedule a dental appointment with your Chesterfield, MO, dentist.
3 Reasons to Schedule End-of-the-Year Dental Appointments
#1 You Haven’t Been to the dentist in a While
Most insurance plans cover twice-yearly preventive checkups and teeth cleanings. Many patients miss their second annual visit with the dentist. If this sounds like you, we urge you to come in for a checkup and teeth cleaning, which also includes:
- An oral cancer screening, Periodontal check
- X-rays if needed
- Treatment planning if warranted
#2 You’ve Noticed Oral Health Changes
Maybe you have a sore in your mouth that is not improving, recurring bad breath, or tooth sensitivity. These symptoms can mean oral health issues that need addressing as soon as possible. Your Chesterfield dentist can ensure you go into the new year with a clean bill of health or a treatment plan if your symptoms indicate a problem.
#3 You Need a Dental Procedure Assessment
Maybe you’re considering dentures or tooth replacement. Perhaps you have a broken tooth or cracked dental crown. You can
keep next year’s dental benefits intact by addressing these issues now.
#4 You Have a Toothache or Swelling
These symptoms are always indicative of a dental emergency. Therefore, we urge you to contact our dental office as soon as possible before symptoms worsen.
Dental Care in Chesterfield, MO
We care about our patients and want to see them get the most from their dental plans. If you're going to use your remaining dental benefits or have questions for our team, we encourage you to contact us today.