{"id":109,"date":"2018-12-23T17:27:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T17:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2018-12-23T17:27:42","modified_gmt":"2018-12-23T17:27:42","slug":"why-december-is-the-perfect-time-to-see-your-dentist-in-kittanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/23\/why-december-is-the-perfect-time-to-see-your-dentist-in-kittanning\/","title":{"rendered":"Why December is the Perfect Time to See Your Dentist in Kittanning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/holiday-tooth-dental.jpeg\" alt=\"tooth graphic for holidays\" class=\"wp-image-110\" width=\"172\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/holiday-tooth-dental.jpeg 485w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/holiday-tooth-dental-283x300.jpeg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>December is the perfect\ntime to see your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in\nKittanning<\/a>. Waiting times are shorter and there&#8217;s no better gift you can\ngive yourself than healthy teeth and gums. Plus, an oral exam can catch problems\nbefore they turn into painful toothaches or even worse. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Holidays and Healthy Teeth Go Hand-in-Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of us,\nDecember is all about gift giving, holiday parties, and spending time with\nloved ones. Still, there&#8217;s something to be said for taking time now for a dental\nexam. Here are three reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you&#8217;re\nlike most of us, then you would rather do almost anything than sit in a waiting\nroom. After all, reading the same magazine over and over does get old. Why not\nschedule your next visit for a time when your wait is likely to be shorter? <\/li><li>Not only\nmay you have a shorter time in the waiting room, the staff members themselves might\nvery well have more time to tend to your dental care needs. <\/li><li>Knowing\nthat you got your exam out of the way will help you to focus on enjoying holiday\nfestivities, while getting a head start on your 2019 resolutions. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Tooth-Friendly Holiday Tips to Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are that\nspecial season when we enjoy those little indulgence we spend the rest of the\nyear denying ourselves; and why not? We all deserve a little celebration after\nmaking it through another year. But keep those festivities on the tooth-friendly\nside of things by remembering these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush at\nleast twice daily and floss at least once per day. These habits are the\nfoundation of good dental health. <\/li><li>Drink\nplenty of water. Not only will it keep you hydrated, it will help your body to\nproduce saliva, which plays an important role in preventing cavities. <\/li><li>Snack\nsmart by opting for sugar-free goodies. There are plenty of delicious products\non the market that use non-sugar sweeteners. &nbsp;<\/li><li>If you&#8217;ll\nbe on the road for the holidays, remember to bring along a spare toothbrush and\na travel-sized tube of toothpaste. &nbsp;You may\nalso want to bring a small bottle of mouthwash or dental rinse. <\/li><li>Eat your\ndessert at the same time as your main meal. This will save your teeth from\ngetting hit with a sugar overdose. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you go into the\nnew year, remember to schedule dental appointments for yourself and your family\nmembers. A good rule of thumb is to see the dentist every six months for a\ncomplete exam and cleaning. Many people tie their semi-annual visits to the seasons.\nThe weather serves as a timely reminder to get those teeth and gums checked\nout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t currently\nhave a family dentist, then simply do an online search using the term &#8220;dentist\nnear me.&#8221; You&#8217;ll find a local office. You can also ask family, friends, or\nco-workers to recommend a provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make this holiday\nseason the year when you give yourself the gift of healthier teeth and gums.\nThe small amount of time you put forth will pay for itself many times over, as\nyou go into 2019 knowing that you&#8217;ve done something positive for yourself. We\nwish you and yours a happy and prosperous new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ray Voller has\nbeen practicing dentistry here in Kittanning since 1980. He&#8217;s a graduate of the\nUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and a proud member of the\nAmerican Dental Association (ADA). You can reach his office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a>\nor by calling (724) 954-3650. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December is the perfect time to see your dentist in Kittanning. Waiting times are shorter and there&#8217;s no better gift you can give yourself than healthy teeth and gums. 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