{"id":31,"date":"2020-11-03T23:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T23:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2020-12-03T23:55:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T23:55:20","slug":"dental-insurance-dentist-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/03\/dental-insurance-dentist-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Save Money? Visit Your Dentist Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/03\/dental-insurance-dentist-save-money\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piggy_bank_2__1604623320_83948.jpg\" alt=\"Piggy bank\" class=\"wp-image-32\" width=\"306\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piggy_bank_2__1604623320_83948.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piggy_bank_2__1604623320_83948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Piggy_bank_2__1604623320_83948-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different reasons why people refrain from\ngoing to the dentist. For some, it is dental anxiety or a busy schedule that doesn\u2019t\nmake it easy to book appointments. But for others, it is the fear of what the\nbill will look like at the end of the visit. The truth is that for every dollar\nyou spend on preventive care, you will save an average of $50 on restorative\ncare later on. Continue reading to learn about the different ways that regular\ndental cleanings and checkups save you money and how your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a>\npays a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are the most diligent brusher and flosser in the\nwhole world, you aren\u2019t perfect. There are still going to be areas in your\nmouth that you will miss with your toothbrush. This is where your regular\ncleanings come into play. Your dental hygienist will remove buildups of plaque\nand tarter that has been left behind so it is less likely to lead to cavities.\nDuring your checkup, your dentist will look for existing tooth decay so it can\nbe treated now before you require a more invasive and pricy procedure, like a\nroot canal or extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch Gum Disease Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease can be highly destructive for your smile, yet it\nis easily preventable. That being said, half of the American population over\nthe age of 30 is currently suffering from gum disease at one stage or another.\nThe good news is that your dentist always looks for early signs of periodontal\ndisease when you come in for a routine checkup. When caught early on, it is\ngenerally easy to treat and completely reversible. However, if you leave it to\nprogress, you could end up with irreversible gum recession, loose teeth, and\ntooth loss. This means that you will need to spend more money on restorations\nand additional gum disease treatment later on that may not be covered by\ninsurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Discoloration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of your professional cleaning involves your hygienist using\na substance called prophylaxis paste to polish your teeth. This gritty material\nworks by breaking apart surface stains and leaves you smile with less\ndiscoloration. If you aren\u2019t routinely getting this done, your teeth may begin\nto appear discolored and make you consider investing in cosmetic treatment\nlater on in order to reverse discoloration. By going in for regular cleanings\nnow, you can save money long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detect Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of all of your checkups, your dentist\nchecks for signs of oral cancer. While this disease can be deadly, it is often\ntreatable when it is caught early on. However, since it progresses so quickly,\na simple treatment could turn into intensive chemotherapy in just one missed\nvisit to the dentist. Going to the dentist will not only save your wallet, but\nit could save your life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the year is coming to a close, it is a great time\nto head to the dentist if you haven\u2019t been in over six months. At the end of\nthe calendar year, you are likely going to lose out on all of your unused\nbenefits that you have through your dental insurance plan. Use it before you\nlose it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/dr-john-kuan.html\">Dr.\nJohn Kuan<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of the Pacific School\nof Dentistry in San Francisco and regularly attends continuing education\ncourses to stay up to date on all of the latest innovations in dentistry. His\npractice is in-network with Delta Dental, Metlife, and Cigna, but also accepts\nmany other dental insurance plans. For more information or to schedule an\nappointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor call (469) 723-4000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are many different reasons why people refrain from going to the dentist. For some, it is dental anxiety or a busy schedule that doesn\u2019t make it easy to book appointments. But for others, it is the fear of what the bill will look like at the end of the visit. The truth is that for every dollar you spend on preventive care, you will save an average of $50 on restorative care later on. 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