{"id":45,"date":"2020-01-25T21:48:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-25T21:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2020-02-13T21:52:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T21:52:36","slug":"how-routine-checkups-dentist-oral-health-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/25\/how-routine-checkups-dentist-oral-health-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Routine Dental Checkups Protect Oral Health and Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Millions of Americans put off going to the dentist for a\nnumber of reasons. They might do so because they have other plans that get in\nthe way or they simply think they are saving money. After all, if there\u2019s nothing\nglaringly wrong with your oral health, why should you bother? The fact of the\nmatter is, according to a dentist, skipping routine visits can spell major\ntrouble for your long-term oral health and even your systemic health. Here\u2019s why\nyou should always stay committed to routine\ndental checkups and cleanings<\/a>, even if nothing is wrong with your teeth or\ngums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You Save Money in the Long Run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it might not seem like spending money on your regular\ncheckups and cleanings is actively saving you money, the statistics say otherwise.\nAccording to a study conducted by Cigna, every dollar spent on preventive care\n(i.e. exams, cleanings, X-rays etc.) could help you save between $8 and $50 on restorative\nand emergency treatments. This is because preventive care is considered to be\nthe most affordable form of dentistry out there today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also why so many dental insurance companies pay for the\nmajority of preventive care costs, while they tend to offer less coverage on\nmore expensive treatments like dental crowns, root canal therapy and emergency visits.\nIf you want to save money, the best thing you can do is stay proactive and\ncommit to regular dental checkups every six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventive Care is Easier to Complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about preventive care, we\u2019re specifically\nreferring to treatments like exams to catch any signs of decay, gum disease,\nand other systemic disease. We\u2019re also talking about cleanings, which work to\nremove harmful plaque and tartar from areas of the mouth that might have been\nmissed during at-home oral care. Furthermore, X-rays are essential to\npreventive care and allow dentists to see issues that would otherwise be\ninvisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, all of these treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n