{"id":302,"date":"2020-01-02T21:32:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2020-02-04T21:34:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T21:34:04","slug":"dentist-upper-arlington-new-year-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/dentist-upper-arlington-new-year-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Start the Year Off Right with a Dental Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The New Year is the perfect time to start lifelong healthy habits. As you make plans to eat better and exercise more, don\u2019t forget about your oral health! Studies show that taking care of your teeth can do everything from boost your immune system to lower your chances of heart disease. So if you want to get healthier this year, start by making a New Year\u2019s resolution to get a dental checkup<\/a> every six months! Read on as your dentist in Upper Arlington explains how starting the New Year off with a dental cleaning and checkup can keep you smiling all year long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Those Pearly Whites Shiny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even the best dental habits need a little help cleaning out\nall the plaque and bacteria in your mouth. This is especially true if that\nplaque has built up and hardened into a tough, yellowish material called tartar.\nWhile plaque can easily be brushed away with a toothbrush, tartar can only be\nremoved by your dentist. Using specialized tools, your dentist scrapes away at\nthe surface of your teeth and reaches underneath your gumline to clear out all\nthe stubborn tartar. After a quick polish, you\u2019ll be left with a sparkling and healthy\nsmile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spot and Stop Hidden Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you could have a cracked tooth and not\neven realize it? In fact, many common oral health issues can develop without\nyou seeing or feeling them. Your dentist will closely inspect your mouth for\nsigns of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n