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5 Reasons to Schedule Vision and Dental Check-ups Now

November 16, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Person smiling and getting a vision check-up.

*Updated August 2024

Regular vision and dental check-ups are essential for maintaining your overall health and well-being. Yet many people delay these appointments, often overlooking the significant benefits they provide.

From catching early signs of serious health issues to enhancing your quality of life, routine visits to your eye doctor and dentist are crucial for your well-being.

Top reasons to schedule vision and dental check-ups

Avoid dental and vision emergencies

Maintaining regular check-ups with your dentist and eye doctor can help you avoid emergency dental or vision issues. Regular vision and dental check-ups allow for early detection and treatment, ensuring that you address potential problems before they become urgent.

Schedule appointments to help you get into a routine 

Once you start booking appointments, it becomes easier to maintain a routine. Take a moment to look at your calendar and schedule all your necessary preventive care appointments now. In addition to vision and dental check-ups, consider booking your annual physical and any other specialty appointments you may need. Scheduling these appointments early will help ensure you’re on track with all your preventive care for the upcoming year, giving you peace of mind.

Reduce the risk of developing cancer

Regular vision and dental check-ups can help reduce your risk of developing cancers, such as oral cancer or eye cancer. Your dentist and eye doctor can spot early signs of the diseases during preventive exams. In many cases, cancer that is caught early has a better chance of successful treatment.

Regular vision and dental check-ups can save you money

Going to regular preventive vision and dental check-ups can help you keep your money in your wallet. This is because your dentist or eye doctor will be able to diagnose and treat any dental or vision problems before they become a costly issue. If you have dental insurance or vision insurance, they often cover these preventive check-ups.

Check-ups give you peace of mind

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is especially true when it comes to dental and vision health. Going to regular check-ups with your dentist and eye doctor gives you peace of mind as they can monitor your oral and eye health. This frequency will help with the early detection of serious problems so that you don’t have to worry about them later.

Scheduling vision and dental check-ups is easy 

Scheduling your vision and dental check-ups is simple if you have vision and dental insurance. Contact your in-network dentist or optometrist to make an appointment today! If you don’t already have a dentist, use our find a dentist tool to locate one near you.

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