{"id":28,"date":"2015-11-16T14:57:20","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T14:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.winthropsmiles.com\/?p=28"},"modified":"2016-08-01T17:26:48","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T17:26:48","slug":"when-to-visit-dentist-east-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/when-to-visit-dentist-east-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Know When To Visit Your Dentist in East Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000021546450_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist east boston\" width=\"273\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000021546450_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000021546450_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/iStock_000021546450_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s 2 a.m. and your throbbing tooth won\u2019t let you sleep: it\u2019s no mystery that you need to visit the dentist. But what about when you\u2019re not suffering from a major problem? Should you see your dentist in East Boston this month, or next? Sometimes professional oral health care gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list, but visiting the dentist is always crucial. Learn the top five signs you need to schedule an appointment with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brooks Dental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#5: You hide your smile<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re not 100 percent satisfied with the appearance of your smile, you should know that you have accessible, affordable options with cosmetic dentistry. From youthful teeth whitening treatments to porcelain veneers that transform a smile, your East Boston <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/services.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cosmetic dentists <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">have a range of services available to help you achieve your dream teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#4: You\u2019ve noticed bumps or sores in your mouth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve seen changes in your mouth, like bumps or sore spots that don\u2019t go away after one week, you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at Brooks Dental immediately. These could be the warning signs of something very serious, like oral cancer &#8212; and if that\u2019s the case, seeking an early diagnosis can be the key to successful treatment. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#3: You\u2019re pregnant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only is it completely safe for pregnant women to visit the dentist, but it\u2019s also highly recommended they do. The mouth\u2019s health can affect and be affected by pregnancy &#8212; pregnancy gingivitis, for example, is a gum condition that often appears in expectant mothers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#2: You\u2019ve got unused benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re nearing the end of 2015, and it\u2019s a perfect time to remind you that if you\u2019ve got dental insurance, your benefits will expire with the start of 2016. That means if you need to visit the dentist in January or February, you\u2019ll have to meet your deductible all over again &#8212; and by that time, it may have risen dramatically. Do your budget (and your oral health) a favor and use up the money your insurance owes you before it\u2019s too late.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#1: It\u2019s time for your checkup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Twice annual dental cleanings and checkups are vital to good oral health for people of all ages. If it\u2019s been more than six months since you or someone in your family visited Brooks Dental, don\u2019t wait &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact our office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to schedule an appointment today. We focus on preventive care to keep your teeth happy and healthy now, and for years to come. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call us today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 2 a.m. and your throbbing tooth won\u2019t let you sleep: it\u2019s no mystery that you need to visit the dentist. But what about when you\u2019re not suffering from a major problem? Should you see your dentist in East Boston this month, or next? 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