More often than not, visiting the dentist results in great things for your smile! Whether you’re seeking preventive care, cosmetic treatment, or some form of restoration, your dentist is the absolute best option for ensuring optimal oral health. But despite this, some people are dissuaded from seeking dental care simply due to the financial implications; and often, patients think skipping their routine visits can save money. But this isn’t wise and can actually cost you severely down the road! Here are three reasons why it’s in your smile and wallet’s best interest to visit your dentist in St. Albans regularly.
1. Prevents Further Staining & Discoloration
If you’re an avid coffee-drinker or regularly consume items with staining agents, visiting the dentist for preventive care can help! Every time you go in for a cleaning, your dentist wraps things up by applying a substance called prophylaxis paste to your teeth. This is a special, gritty material that’s capable of breaking apart surface stains, leaving your smile refreshed and your confidence renewed. In this way, these visits help to mitigate some future staining. Not to mention, the cost of repeated cosmetic treatments in the future can quickly add up—and cosmetic work typically isn’t covered by insurance, whereas preventive visits are!
2. Detects Hidden Oral Health Issues
Perhaps the most important part of receiving regular preventive care is in the name itself—it prevents serious oral health issues from worsening! Without the intervention of your dentist, things like tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more can quickly escalate. And these issues don’t just threaten your smile; they also threaten your overall health! Plus, these problems are all quite expensive to treat compared to the cost of things like fillings, teeth cleanings, and other preventive treatments. To put it simply, visiting your dentist regularly can prevent large, unexpected spikes in your budget due to the cost of unexpected dental care. In the grand scheme of things, it’s much cheaper to have your teeth cleaned than to have them replaced later on!
3. Utilizes Your Dental Insurance Benefits
As mentioned, preventive dental care is usually covered by insurance because it greatly reduces the likelihood of serious, costly problems occurring in the future. However, it’s important to note that if you have benefits, they’re likely set to expire at the end of the year—and any unused benefits will not roll over. It’s in your best interest to take full advantage of your plan and schedule those visits, since you’ve already committed to them through your insurance plan! Your dentist and their team are happy to work with you to make sure that you’re fully maximizing your coverage.
In many ways, your smile is a long-term investment; spending a little on it now will inevitably save you a lot of money in the future! If you think it’s time for one of your biannual visits, don’t hesitate to give your dentist a call; your smile and wallet will thank you!
About the Practice
The team at St. Albans Dental is proud to serve patients and families in the St. Albans, VT area under the leadership of Dr. Tyler Aten and Dr. Simran Saini. Dr. Aten and Dr. Saini each have several years of experience in a wide range of fields, and their practice is pleased to offer many types of services including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative options. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice online or by phone for assistance: (802) 524-4844.