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What\u2019s on your to-do list this summer? Are you planning a vacation to the beach? Maybe you\u2019re loading up the kids for a cross-country road trip? Regardless of what fun activities and trips you\u2019ve planned, there\u2019s one more thing that you should ensure is near the top of your summertime to-do list: visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning<\/a>! Although this might not sound as fun and exciting as some of your other escapades, these visits are incredibly beneficial and keep your smile bright and white all season long! Here are three reasons why you should see your dentist this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Smile Looking and Feeling Its Best All Summer Long<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout all of your summer fun, you might find yourself taking plenty of selfies and capturing all kinds of memories on video\u2014so you should want your pearly whites to look stunning for all of these moments! Visiting your dentist during the summer will allow them to inspect your smile for any issues that might compromise its health or beauty; if necessary, they can then follow up with appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Advantage of Your Generous Summertime Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fact of the matter is that you should be visiting your dentist twice a year anyway for routine checkups and cleanings\u2014and given that summertime falls right in the middle of the calendar year, it serves as a natural checkpoint; if you haven\u2019t attended your first checkup yet, now is the time! Not to mention, many of us tend to enjoy a little extra downtime during the summer and have openings in our schedules. If you\u2019re in school or have kids in school, you won\u2019t have to worry about attendance or make-up days. It\u2019s also worth noting that this generous summertime window also grants your dentist plenty of time to start (and finish) any lengthy or complex procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effectively Prevent Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies are incredibly inconvenient, to say the least, and they also have a knack for occurring at the worst possible times! Experiencing any type of dental emergency can be quite a bummer during summer and might even spoil your plans. But by visiting your dentist beforehand, you can ensure that your teeth and gums are in great shape\u2014and a healthy mouth is far less likely to encounter emergencies. That said, avoiding emergencies isn\u2019t always possible, and if you do experience something, you\u2019ll at least have peace of mind knowing you have a dentist you can rely on to treat you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kevin Schrimper received his dental degree from the University of North Carolina and has proudly served patients and families in the Rocky Mount area for several years! His practice is pleased to offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services that are certain to keep your smile looking and feeling great all summer long. If you have any questions about the blog or you need to schedule a visit for you or a loved one, you can contact the practice online<\/a> or over the phone for further assistance. Telephone: (252) 557-8518.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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