{"id":582,"date":"2022-10-02T16:35:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T16:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2022-11-02T16:39:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:39:16","slug":"three-ways-routine-dental-visits-can-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/three-ways-routine-dental-visits-can-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Routine Dental Visits 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=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tooth-and-piggy-bank-in-hands-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"A patient thinking about how dental visits can save her a lot of money\" class=\"wp-image-583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tooth-and-piggy-bank-in-hands-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tooth-and-piggy-bank-in-hands.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it\u2014visiting the dentist always results in good things for your teeth! Whether you\u2019re there for preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/services.html\">dentist in Columbus<\/a> is the best option for ensuring optimal oral health and a smile that looks great. That said, your smile isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019ll benefit from routine dental care; it\u2019ll actually do your wallet a large favor in the long run! Here are three ways how visiting your dentist regularly can ultimately save you a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Detects Oral Health Issues Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it simply, routine dental visits play a vital role in preventing serious problems from developing further. Without the intervention of your dentist, issues like tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more can quickly escalate and lead to total tooth loss, as well as issues that threaten your overall health such as oral cancer! Not only that, but these issues are also quite expensive to treat compared to the cost of things like fillings, teeth cleanings, and other types of preventive care. Visiting your dentist biannually will mitigate several of these issues while also preventing giant spikes in your monthly budget due to unexpected dental costs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prevents Teeth Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dental visits don\u2019t just prevent serious oral health issues\u2014they also prevent aesthetic ones such as tooth discoloration! Every time you visit your dentist for a cleaning, they wrap up your appointment by applying a special substance called prophylaxis paste to your teeth. This nifty, gritty material breaks apart surface blemishes caused by things with staining agents like coffee, soda, and wine. This helps you to dodge the added cost of receiving cosmetic treatment in the future to enhance the brightness of your smile. The cost of repeated teeth whitening treatments can quickly add up over the years, and these procedures aren\u2019t usually covered by insurance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Utilizes Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dental insurance, you should know that the cost of preventive dental care is covered by most plans. However, it\u2019s also important to note that your benefits are likely set to expire at the end of the calendar year (until your plan is renewed). Any unused benefits won\u2019t roll over, meaning that you should take full advantage of your plan and schedule those visits\u2014you\u2019ve already paid for and committed to them through your insurance plan, after all! Your dentist and their team can also work with you to ensure that you\u2019re fully maximizing your benefits based on your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think it might be cheaper to skip your biannual dental checkups, think again! These visits are an incredibly cost-effective way to protect your smile <em>and <\/em>your bank account!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Angela Courtney has proudly served patients and families in the Upper Arlington area for several years. Dr. Courtney received her dental doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and is an active member of the renowned American Dental Association. Her practice is pleased to offer a wide range of services including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative options. To schedule a visit, please contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone for assistance: (614) 451-7393.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it\u2014visiting the dentist always results in good things for your teeth! Whether you\u2019re there for preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment, your dentist in Columbus is the best option for ensuring optimal oral health and a smile that looks great. That said, your smile isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019ll benefit from routine [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Will Skipping Routine Dental Visits Save Money? | Dr. Angela Courtney<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some people think skipping dental visits will save them money, but this is far from true! 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