The first calendar year to have three different U.S. presidents was 1841, and that would only occur again 40 years later. Something perhaps less consequential in history that also happened in 1841 was the debut of the phrase “spring cleaning.” Defined as “thorough cleaning of a place,” spring cleaning can even relate to your oral health, which might still be recovering from the foods of the holiday season. Keep reading to learn from your dentist in Newark about how you can conduct spring cleaning for your smile.

You couldn’t believe it when your aunt revealed she hasn’t been to the dentist in five years. When you asked why she said she’d just been too embarrassed since she lost a couple of molars. After emphasizing how important it is that she quits putting off a checkup and cleaning, it seems that you’ve gotten through to her. You can’t help but wonder how many other people are avoiding an appointment due to some variation of dental fear. Keep reading to learn from your dentist in Newark some of the reasons this is all too common and why it shouldn’t be.