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Dentists recommend that you visit for a checkup<\/a> or cleaning twice a year. This allows them to detect any oral health problems before they become serious, and to clean in areas that you can\u2019t reach with brushing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to your first dental checkup in a while, you might not know what to do or where to start. Here are some things to keep in mind at your next dental checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Be Honest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the most important thing to remember: you should tell your dentist, honestly and completely, what\u2019s going on with your oral health. Your dentist will be able to tell if you don\u2019t floss, and they can help you much more effectively if they have an accurate understanding of what you do for your oral health day-to-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Wear Lipstick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can wear lipstick to your dental appointment, but you shouldn\u2019t be surprised if they ask you to take it off before the exam. The color of your teeth and gums is actually fairly important to understanding the state of your oral health, and lipstick can rub off on your teeth in ways that can be confounding for your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Mindful About Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t always get a babysitter, and dentists are aware of that. However, bringing your child to your appointment can put a little bit of extra stress on the office staff. If it\u2019s possible to look after your child, you should definitely try to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancel Mindfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most dentists have a set cancellation policy that they\u2019ll let you know beforehand. Life is busy and things come up, but you should endeavor to follow that cancellation policy as closely as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing is for sure though: you shouldn\u2019t no-call-no-show. Your dentist set aside time for you, so you owe it to them to spend a little time telling them you can\u2019t make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. This checkup is for your benefit, and you\u2019re the one paying for it\u2014you owe it to yourself to try and get as much out of it as you can. Feel free to ask any questions that you might have. Your dentist will be happy to answer them for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Nelson Howard\u2019s favorite thing about being a dentist is being able to help his patients in a wide variety of ways. He\u2019s been practicing as a dentist for over 34 years, and whether you need a regular cleaning or to fix a broken tooth, he\u2019s happy to put that expertise to use for you. Dr. Howards graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry, and he has since received the prestigious International College of Dentist Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about what to do at a dental checkup, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (760) 599-6559<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentists recommend that you visit for a checkup or cleaning twice a year. This allows them to detect any oral health problems before they become serious, and to clean in areas that you can\u2019t reach with brushing alone. If you\u2019re going to your first dental checkup in a while, you might not know what to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips For Your Next Dental Checkup | Dr. Nelson Y. Howard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you haven\u2019t been to the dentist in a long time, you might not know where to start. 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