{"id":1642,"date":"2016-08-26T05:36:21","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T05:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:46:26","slug":"back-to-school-check-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/blog\/back-to-school-check-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Check-Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re looking for a Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, or Ocean View,&nbsp; DE dentist, Dental Associates of Delaware is proud to be your premier choice for your optimal healthy, beautiful Delaware smile. Not only are we glad to provide high quality dentistry, but we also pride ourselves in our commitment to patient care. We treat all our patients like family and we only want to see the best for you when it comes to your health. In order to maintain an optimal level of oral health though, we believe you should visit the dentist before heading back to school. Here are a couple of reasons why we believe this is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Have More Time to Schedule an Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re in school, you obviously won\u2019t have as much free time. This will give you fewer opportunities to schedule an appointment with us. It\u2019s possible that you may even have to leave school to go to a dental appointment. If you schedule a visit over the summer, this won\u2019t be a problem. Since you won\u2019t have school occupying your every weekday from morning to midafternoon, you\u2019ll have a much wider range of times you can come in. You won\u2019t have to skip school or make up any work that you missed out on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Always Best to Catch Things Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should always schedule an appointment with us every six months so we can make sure you\u2019re in good dental health. If there happens to be a dental concern that you\u2019re suffering from, it\u2019s best for us to check it out before it has a chance to get worse. Sometimes you may not even realize that you have a dental problem. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to come in for your visit as soon as possible. You can get your dental concerns out of the way before you focus on school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll Make a Great First Impression!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going back to school can be a nervous time for anyone. You\u2019ll see some of your old friends and acquaintances again and you\u2019ll also meet many new people. If you\u2019re going to meet someone new it\u2019s important to give off a good first impression. Being able to greet someone with a healthy and friendly smile is one of the best ways to make a wonderful impression on someone you just met \u2013 or someone you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your Dentist in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, or Ocean View, DE!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment with us, we encourage you to give us a call at one of our convenient locations. You can reach us at <span id=\"gc-number-0\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(302) 477-4900<\/span>&nbsp;for our Brandywine office, <span id=\"gc-number-0\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(302) 239-5917<\/span> for our Hockessin office, <span id=\"gc-number-0\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(302) 378-8600 for our Middletown office,<\/span>&nbsp;<span id=\"gc-number-0\" class=\"gc-cs-link\" title=\"Call with Google Voice\">(302) 658-9511<\/span> for our Wilmington office, (302) 934-8005 for our Millsboro office, or (302) 537-4500 for our Ocean View office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you and giving you a bright and beautiful smile for the beginning of the school year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re looking for a Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, or Ocean View,&nbsp; DE dentist, Dental Associates of Delaware is proud to be your premier choice for your optimal healthy, beautiful Delaware smile. Not only are we glad to provide high quality dentistry, but we also pride ourselves in our commitment to patient care. We treat all our patients like family and we only want to see the best for you when it comes to your health. In order to maintain an optimal level of oral health though, we believe you should visit the dentist before heading back to school. 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