{"id":12,"date":"2019-02-07T14:55:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T14:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2019-03-07T14:59:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T14:59:59","slug":"its-winter-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/07\/its-winter-break\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Winter Break!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-winter-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"winter break stamp\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-winter-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-winter.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Making time to see the dentist in South Loop, Printer\u2019s Row, and other areas of Downtown Chicago is not easy. However, seeing the dentist regularly is critical for the oral health of your children. If you\u2019re looking for a convenient, easy time to visit Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we suggest bringing your child into our office during their school break! Here are a few great reasons:<strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<h3><strong>1. It\u2019s Easier To Schedule Your Appointment \u2013 Both In The Winter And The Summer<\/strong>\u200d<\/h3>\n<p>Scheduling your child\u2019s dentist appointment during a holiday break in December is a great way to make things more convenient for you. You won\u2019t have to take them out of school, and you will be able to make an appointment at Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics during any time of the day.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not just easier to get preventative oral care in the winter. If you schedule a six-month appointment in December, your child\u2019s next visit can be scheduled for late May or early June, when they\u2019re out of school for the summer. That\u2019s a win-win! <strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. You\u2019ll Have Time To Schedule Follow-Ups While They\u2019re Still Out Of School<\/strong>\u200d<\/h3>\n<p>If your child needs any follow-up work, such as an orthodontic consultation or a filling, it will be easier to make time for a follow-up appointment during their school break. Again, this makes your life more convenient, and makes it easier to see a dentist in the Loop when it\u2019s convenient for you and your children.<strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Prepare For The Holidays And Prevent Tooth Decay <\/strong>\u200d<\/h3>\n<p>Halloween and Thanksgiving will already have come and gone if you schedule your appointment during the school break, and winter holidays are just around the corner. The candy and sweet treats that are part of holiday celebrations can take a toll on your child\u2019s teeth and cause decay or cavities.<\/p>\n<p>By scheduling your appointment between major holidays, you can make sure that any potential cavities are caught early, and can be prevented with proper oral care and treatments like fluoride or dental sealants.<strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits<\/strong>\u200d<\/h3>\n<p>Dental insurance benefits run for a calendar year. If you\u2019re close to hitting your yearly deductible, you can make sure that you get the most out of your dental insurance by scheduling appointments for your whole family in December.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to take advantage of free 6-month teeth cleanings, and make sure that you hit your annual yearly maximum for dental care.<strong>\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contact Us Today To Schedule An Appointment During School Break! <\/strong>\u200d<\/h3>\n<p>For all of the above reasons, school breaks are popular times to visit the dentist in the West Loop. So if you\u2019re interested in visiting Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, don\u2019t wait. Our school break appointments tend to fill up quickly, and we don\u2019t want you to miss your spot.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule an appointment with Dr. Dale Benjamin or Dr. Justin Welke today by giving us a call at (312) 766-0995, or stop by our office in Downtown Chicago at 1136 South Delano Court, #B202, Chicago, IL 60605 to make an appointment. Want to learn more about what we do, and why you should choose us as your pediatric dental office? Take a look at our patient reviews and testimonials.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making time to see the dentist in South Loop, Printer\u2019s Row, and other areas of Downtown Chicago is not easy. However, seeing the dentist regularly is critical for the oral health of your children. 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