As the ball drops and the New Year begins, you have a clean slate for the coming months. Prioritizing your oral health sets the tone for a year of confident smiles and days full of enjoyment and laughter. However, your journey all begins with a single step—scheduling early dental checkups with your dentist.

Why should you go early? Continue reading to discover the benefits you gain by getting into the dentist’s office at the beginning of the year.

Most of the time, dentists are able to perform their treatments on patients with no trouble. However, there are times when they might ask you to take a short round of antibiotics before your treatment begins. But why is that? It all has to do with the way that bacteria spreads and interacts with your body.

If you want to learn why antibiotics are sometimes necessary for dental procedures, continue reading.