{"id":670,"date":"2024-05-16T01:20:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T01:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/?p=670"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:38:12","slug":"this-summer-is-perfect-for-your-next-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/16\/this-summer-is-perfect-for-your-next-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why This Summer is the Perfect Time for Your Next Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_57452419.jpg\" alt=\"Someone with a summery smile\" class=\"wp-image-671\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Summer vacation is almost here! Whether you expect to spend your summer at far off locales, relaxing at the beach, or just hanging out inside to get out of the heat, there\u2019s one thing that you can do to make sure your plans come to fruition: see your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime is the perfect opportunity to schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup<\/a> with your dentist, especially if you have big plans. Here are a few reasons why that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better Than Stranded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often take advantage of summer vacation to take a trip with their family, sometimes overseas. If that\u2019s the case for you, taking a trip to the dentist will give them an opportunity to catch any latent dental issues before they become serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures that you won\u2019t get where you\u2019re going and suddenly have to contend with a serious toothache. You\u2019d have to scramble to find a dentist in your area, potentially one that you aren\u2019t sure you can trust. It\u2019s better to talk to the dentist you know while you still have that opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Time You Have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main things that can prevent people from attending regular checkups is a lack of time. However, people often take time off for summer vacation anyway, or have extra free time now that school is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who hasn\u2019t had time to make it to the dentist recently, this could be a good opportunity to do so. Make use of your free time to get a much-needed errand out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Advantage of the Present<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, it\u2019s important to get preventive care whenever you can. Most dentists recommend coming for a checkup twice a year so that they can check for oral health issues before they become serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to see your dentist twice a year anyway, why not do it this summer? It\u2019s as good a time as any to prioritize your oral health, so seize the present and reach out to your local dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last fifty years, the team here at White Clay Dental has earned a reputation as the best place in Newark to get comfortable, comprehensive dental care. We work hard each day to live up to that standard, providing our patients with high standard dental care perfectly suited to them. No matter what it is that your family needs to smile their brightest, you\u2019ll find it here. If you have any questions about the importance of preventive care, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (302) 731-4225.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer vacation is almost here! Whether you expect to spend your summer at far off locales, relaxing at the beach, or just hanging out inside to get out of the heat, there\u2019s one thing that you can do to make sure your plans come to fruition: see your dentist. 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