{"id":244,"date":"2019-08-27T12:59:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T12:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/?p=244"},"modified":"2019-08-27T12:59:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T12:59:12","slug":"3-reasons-back-to-school-dentist-in-north-raleigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/3-reasons-back-to-school-dentist-in-north-raleigh\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Schedule Your Family\u2019s Checkups and Cleanings Before School Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_252279665__1566910677_28552-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"parent taking back-to-school pictures of their children\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_252279665__1566910677_28552-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_252279665__1566910677_28552-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_252279665__1566910677_28552.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Nobody necessarily\u00a0looks forward to visiting their dentist in North Raleigh for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/checkups-cleanings.html\">checkup and cleaning<\/a>, but every time they do, they\u2019re saving themselves stress down the road. Getting your family the proper preventive care before the busy school year starts back up is the best way to prevent issues like toothaches from ever occurring\u00a0in the first place. Save yourself time, hassle, and money down the road by getting all of your loved ones the care they need right now. Here are three benefits of scheduling your family\u2019s visits now.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Detect Hidden Problems With Dental X-Rays<\/h2>\n<p>You can keep school at the forefront of your children\u2019s minds by making sure they don\u2019t have any hidden problems like impacted wisdom teeth or decay. This way, oral discomfort won\u2019t cause them to miss a day of class for an emergency dental visit. Most dentists use digital X-rays to spot a variety of issues that can develop below the surface, like cysts and tumors. These problems are known to\u00a0develop quickly, making it vital to get routine checkups so they can be spotted and treated before they have a chance to\u00a0progress.<\/p>\n<h2>Treat the Small Issues Like Cavities<\/h2>\n<p>Even something as common and pesky as a cavity can turn into a more serious problem down the road. The whole purpose of preventive dental care is to keep issues from happening\u00a0in the first place. When cavities are left unfilled, they can cause severe, deep decay in your tooth and leave the root exposed to harmful oral bacteria. Once this happens, the inner chamber of your tooth that houses nerves can become attacked and infected, causing a severe toothache. At this stage, the issue will need to be treated with a root canal. And, if it\u2019s left to get even worse, you could lose your tooth altogether. Isn\u2019t it easier to just get a quick filling?<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Cleanings Make Picture Day Fun<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no better confidence booster for your child than a professional cleaning from a trained dental professional. Even though your family may take oral hygiene seriously and brush and floss every day, there are still nooks and crannies in everyone\u2019s mouth that can\u2019t be reached with a regular toothbrush. Your dental professional uses special instruments to remove plaque and tartar from every corner of your children\u2019s mouths, allowing their pearly whites to shine during picture day.<\/p>\n<p>Although back-to-school season can feel hectic and overwhelming, skipping out on getting your family\u2019s basic health needs met can open the door to serious problems occurring during the school year. You can set your children up for academic success and ease your worries by getting their clean bill of health from your dentist in North Raleigh today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Philip Lisk has been serving his community of North Raleigh since he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1997. As a member of several professional organizations, he focuses on keeping up with the latest technological advancements in his field. With children of his own, he is passionate about giving his younger patients the knowledge and treatment that they need to maintain beautiful and healthy smiles into adulthood. For questions or to schedule your family\u2019s appointments for checkups and cleanings, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 919-870-6892.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody necessarily\u00a0looks forward to visiting their dentist in North Raleigh for a checkup and cleaning, but every time they do, they\u2019re saving themselves stress down the road. Getting your family the proper preventive care before the busy school year starts back up is the best way to prevent issues like toothaches from ever occurring\u00a0in the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Family Dentist in North Raleigh | Back-to-School | Oral Hygiene<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Back-to-school season is the perfect time to call your dentist in North Raleigh to schedule a visit before the busy year starts. 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