The economy hasn’t been looking stable lately, so it’s only natural to explore cost-cutting these days. You don’t want to spend wastefully when essentials could get pricey at a moment’s notice. That said, “budgeting” isn’t a good reason to nix your trips to the dentist’s office. Proper dental care saves you money over time, and your Dallas dentist is here to prove it with evidence. Just keep reading to see how regular dentistry helps you avoid needless expenses.
Preventing Pricey Oral Problems
Skipping dental visits isn’t a good financial choice, as those appointments prevent pricey oral problems. Going without them will almost certainly cause you to suffer:
Decayed & Infected Teeth
Teeth need more than daily brushing and flossing to stay healthy. If you don’t see your dentist often enough, bacteria will gather on the surfaces of your teeth, cause cavities, and infect the tooth’s interior nerves.
It’s more expensive to treat cavities and tooth infections than to prevent them. After all, addressing such issues often requires costly dental crowns, root canals, and tooth extractions. These procedures have high prices due to relying on specialized knowledge and tools.
Stained or Discolored Teeth
Aside from cleaning teeth, dental checkups also whiten them. The visits use special polish to break up surface stains from foods, drinks, etc. So, your smile will start to look quite dirty without them.
Stubborn and ingrained tooth stains are more costly to remove than lighter ones. As for the reason, these kinds can’t be treated with professional teeth cleaning alone. Getting rid of them requires pricier options like teeth whitening, veneers, or dental bonding.
Gum Infection(s)
You may not have known, but regular dental care prevents gum disease. That means skipping it makes you more likely to develop infected gums.
Gum disease treatment naturally costs more than a checkup. Because it involves special “deep” cleaning methods and tools, dentists charge more to perform the relevant work. Care can get even more expensive if you also need replacement teeth after the therapy.
Dentists Help You with Costs
Regular dental care may look pricey, but most dentists will gladly work with you to make treatment affordable. They typically do so by accepting or offering the following:
- Dental Insurance: Thankfully, most dental insurance plans cover preventive oral care (i.e., dental checkups).
- Special Offers: Some dentists offer special, limited-time discounts on specific treatments.
- Flexible Financing: By partnering with 3rd party financiers like CareCredit, a dentist may let you pay for treatment in monthly installments.
Long-term dental care saves you money, so please don’t give it up. Consult your dental provider for ways to make regular treatments budget-friendly!
About the Practice
Sunny Smile Dental is based in Dallas, TX. Led by Drs. Sung-Hee Lee, Anna Lee, and Suhjun Min, our practice offers wide-ranging dentistry for patients of all ages. Whether you’re a child, a senior, or someone in between, we can repair and beautify your smile with quality care. That means we’re ready to make your grin thrive for a lifetime! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (972)-481-8800.