Do you love decadent, rich chocolate? Does your afternoon pick-me-up typically involve some candy? Is your evening not complete without a scoop of ice cream? Then you may have a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, this makes you particularly susceptible to tooth decay, resulting in everything from a small cavity to the need for root canal therapy. To prevent that from happening, brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist biannually for dental checkups and teeth cleanings are crucial. However, here are some additional ways to prevent cavities when you have a sweet tooth!

After the kind of year that 2020 was, it’s safe to say that most of us are ready for a fresh start. There are all kinds of things to look forward to in 2021, and you may have even set a few New Year’s resolutions to try and better yourself this year. Whether you’re trying to exercise more often or eat a healthier diet, you’re trying to set yourself up for success. However, one aspect of yourself that you might be neglecting is your smile. Here are three reasons why scheduling a dental checkup should be one of your first orders of business in the new year.