{"id":843,"date":"2025-04-03T14:13:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=843"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:15:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:15:09","slug":"doing-the-math-dental-care-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/doing-the-math-dental-care-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing The Math: How Dental Care Can Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-300x169.png\" alt=\"Piggy bank sitting on a model of teeth\" class=\"wp-image-844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been a good while since you\u2019ve gone to the dentist, but you\u2019ve just paid rent, you still need to do your grocery shopping for the week, and to be honest? You\u2019d <em>really <\/em>rather spend your leftover cash on a neck massage. Basically, you\u2019re worried about how a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/financial-information.html\">dental appointment will fit in with your budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a neck massage does sound like a worthwhile investment, taking care of your smile can actually help you save money in the long run. Keep reading to see how the math works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventative Care is Cost Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things you can do for your wallet when it comes to oral health is to stay on top of preventative care. Scheduling biannual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/exams-and-cleanings.html\">checkups and cleanings<\/a> is a good example of this! Here\u2019s how two dental appointments per year can boost your finances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Cleanings Eliminate Plaque and Tartar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your toothbrush is great for mitigating daily bacteria build up, make no mistake. However, bacteria can harden into plaque and tartar, forming icky deposits on your teeth that can\u2019t be scrubbed away at home. Your dentist can eliminate these substances with their special tools, effectively preventing inflammation and decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checkups Help Identify Issues Earlier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be really difficult to spot an oral abnormality in your own mouth. Some dangerous illnesses, like oral cancer, have subtle symptoms that can look mundane. At the same time, identifying these issues as soon as possible increases treatment success rates and decreases your odds of needing drastic (and expensive) solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist sees early warning signs of gum disease, for example, you might be able to treat the condition with increased oral hygiene efforts at home. If you wait to visit your dentist until your gums start receding, on the other hand, you\u2019ll likely need periodontal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt Care is More Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So biannual checkups and cleanings can help you avoid dental emergency expenses, but what if you do happen to chip a tooth, develop a nasty toothache, or notice an abscess resting on your gumline?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute worst thing you can do for your wallet <em>and <\/em>health is to wait to address the issue! Unlike other parts of your body, your teeth aren\u2019t capable of repairing themselves or fighting off infections. Oral conditions only grow worse with time, and it\u2019s often less costly in the long run to seek prompt treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy to spend your well-earned cash on your health (especially when you could <em>really <\/em>use that massage!). But preventative care measures and prompt dental treatment will help you avoid more costly disasters. Invest in your smile today so you can afford to treat yourself tomorrow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Renee Corbitt<\/a> is a highly experienced dentist, and is involved in many different professional organizations, such as the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and the International Headache Society. Her comprehensive knowledge of the field enables her to treat a variety of oral health issues. 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