{"id":574,"date":"2024-01-10T12:35:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T12:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:35:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T12:35:40","slug":"how-to-make-your-next-checkup-go-off-without-a-hitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-next-checkup-go-off-without-a-hitch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Next Dental Checkup Go Off Without a Hitch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_1827054651.jpeg\" alt=\"Patient talking to a dentist\" class=\"wp-image-575\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t been to the dentist\u2019s office in a while, coming in for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/general--family-dentistry.html\">checkup<\/a> may make you a little bit anxious. While a good dentist is always happy to see you, you might find yourself looking into ways to make your next preventive visit a little bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, dental checkups really aren\u2019t all that difficult; and if you keep just a few things in mind it becomes even easier. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you can do to make your next appointment go off without a hitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on the Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you show up for your checkup, your dentist is taking time out of their busy day to help you; the least you can do is to reciprocate that. When you show up for your checkup, try to put your phone on silent and home in on what your dentist is telling you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a dental checkup is an opportunity for your dentist to take a look at what\u2019s going on with your teeth, that\u2019s far from all it\u2019s good for. It\u2019s also a chance to talk to an experienced professional about anything that could be bothering you. It could be a good idea to think about any questions about your dental hygiene, any new medications you\u2019re on, and problems you think you may have about your dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Honest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists are smart. They can get a good sense of how rigorous you are with oral hygiene just by looking at your teeth. And yet, patients still insist on lying to their dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing to do is to just be honest. This allows your dentist to give you accurate advice based on what you may be doing wrong with your dental hygiene, and to help you get the smile that you\u2019re hoping for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we have been recognized by our peers for our unique ability to provide our patients with gentle, comprehensive care. 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