How’s Your 2024 Oral Health Plan Going?
It’s hard to believe we’re already three months into the year. Have you planned out all your family’s dental appointments for 2024 yet? If not, let us help you make a plan that will keep you organized and meet all of your family’s dental healthcare needs. Read on to learn more about creating an annual oral health plan.
Organization is Key
We understand that having a family is full-time work. Scheduling dental appointments amidst all the other activities and commitments is not always easy. That is why we recommend taking a moment at the beginning of the year to plan out all the dental visits each family member will need and get them on the calendar. This is what your plan should include:
- Routine check-ups and cleanings: Everyone needs at least 2 cleanings a year. If you do not already have all of your family’s routine appointments scheduled, it’s time to get these visits on the books. Call us to schedule everyone’s first and second hygiene visits so no one misses out. We will find the most convenient dates and times for your busy schedule.
- Treatment recommendation follow-up: If you or someone in your family was recently recommended treatment, such as a filling, a crown, or orthodontics, but have yet to follow through with the treatment plan, it’s time to get it done. Waiting too long after receiving a treatment recommendation means that we will have to reassess, and the original treatment may no longer suffice if something has changed.
- Special occasions: If you want your smile to look its best for an upcoming event, like a wedding or a vacation, be sure to schedule any cosmetic treatments with plenty of time to be ready for the special occasion. Some cosmetic procedures require more time than others. For instance, teeth whitening is easy to complete with relatively short notice, but veneers and crowns require at least 2 appointments that need to be scheduled weeks apart.
Making an oral health plan for the year ensures that all the bases are covered for the whole family and nothing important falls through the cracks. Even if things change as the year progresses, you can adjust accordingly. The important thing is to have a plan in place to guide you through the year.
We are always here to help with scheduling and answer any questions that may arise. Our goal is for your family to stay happy and healthy all year. Please call our office located in Monroe, WI to schedule your next appointment if you have not already done so!