As we discussed in a recent blog post on the cost of emergency room dental visits, there really is never a good reason to ignore our dental health – especially when it is directly connected to our overall health.
Also since cost & convenience are usually the two biggest reasons for delaying dental care that we hear in our Arden Square Sacramento dentist office, but did you know that it will actually cost us more money in the long run to delay even just regular dental cleanings and exams?
If We Visit the Dentist Less, We Pay More…Eventually
When we delay regular dental checkups, problems with our teeth and gums develop. Without proper dental care these problems become worse, requiring significantly more treatment – and in turn cost.
We like to use the oil change analogy when talking with long time reactivated patients; it may sound difficult to relate our oral & overall health to an automobile maintenance but the essential point of regular oil changes to prolong engine life and preventing future costly mishaps does ring true when we talk teeth.
How is an oil change like preventative dental care?
If we take care of our teeth and gums, get regular oral cancer exams, and address any minor issues before they become major this preventative dental care maintenance SAVES US MONEY in the long run. [Read more…] about Sacramento Dentist Offers 30% Off for Patients Without Insurance
