Summer’s here, school will soon be out, and we’re all yearning for some summer fun. Dental checkups are probably near the bottom of your to-do list, just below cleaning out your closets. But ignoring preventive dental care can lead to problems that crop up just when your summer fun is in full swing. Enjoying corn-on-the-cob at a picnic is difficult if you have a throbbing toothache. Having to cut your family trip short because your gums are bleeding or undiagnosed, neglected tooth decay has reached the nerve of a tooth aren’t vacation memories you will cherish.

What Can Go Wrong?

Neglecting preventive dental care is a common mistake people make. They assume that their oral health will be fine as long as they brush their teeth. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even with a good daily oral care routine that includes brushing and flossing, plaque builds up on your teeth that is difficult to remove. Gum disease is often the result.

Other issues that can flare up include impacted teeth, new cavities, and occasionally an oral lesion or potential oral cancer may be discovered. Preventive dental care can catch these issues earlier and in the case of precancer or cancer, can be lifesaving. With regard to other dental issues, we can treat them before they become a problem that digs into your vacation fund and takes up your summer free time.

A dental emergency can be traumatic, even more so when you’re away from home. If you skip preventive dental care and end up with a toothache while on vacation, you’ll have to find an emergency dentist. If you aren’t familiar with the area, locating a qualified emergency dentist you can trust will be challenging. Getting dental work done by a dentist you aren’t familiar with will ramp up dental anxiety.

Schedule Your Preventive Care Now

If you or your family have summer plans, be sure to have everyone’s teeth checked now. We’ll check for cavities, tartar build-up, and any other potential problems that can be taken care of before you head out on vacation. We’ll also thoroughly clean your teeth so they look great in all those photos you’ll be posting on Facebook and sending to friends and family.

If we discover a cavity or a damaged tooth that needs dental care, you may want a few days before heading out on summer holiday. Scheduling earlier rather than later is the best way to ensure you fully recover and enjoy the summer pain-free.

At Herald Square Dental, we offer day and evening hours, including Saturdays, which are convenient for you and your family. It’s easy to schedule the whole family for preventive dental care before leaving for your family vacation so everyone can enjoy fun in the sun with beautiful, healthy smiles. Just call Herald Square Dental Phone Number (212) 689-0024 to make your appointment.

New Patient Special

We want to help you take the best care of your dental health.

New Patient Package

$199 which brings you high-quality preventative dental care at an affordable fee in NYC. (A $591 Value) This offer includes:

• Full Mouth Series of Digital X-Rays
• Examination of your teeth and Gums
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Cleaning (dental prophylaxis)
• Personalized Treatment Plan

Valid for New Patients Without Insurance. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires 7/17/2026