{"id":80,"date":"2020-03-27T16:33:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2020-03-27T16:33:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:33:14","slug":"not-visiting-dentist-cost-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/27\/not-visiting-dentist-cost-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Not Visiting the Dentist Can Cost You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tooth in one hand, coins in the other \" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people like saving money and try to find opportunities\nto save whenever they can. For this reason, a lot of people skip out on their regular\ndental checkups and cleanings. After all, if you already brush and floss at\nhome, do you really need to see the dentist? The answer is yes. Visiting your\ndentist the recommended two times a year isn\u2019t actually expensive, especially\nif you have dental insurance. What\u2019s expensive is neglecting these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkups<\/a>.\nKeep reading to learn why going to the dentist a couple of times a year can\nsave you money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnose Cavities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many oral health problems, like tooth decay, don\u2019t display\nsymptoms like discomfort or pain until irreversible damage has already been\ndone. If your cavity has reached the point where it\u2019s causing a toothache,\nchances are you\u2019re going to need more than a filling to treat it. You may need\na dental crown, a root canal, or even a tooth extraction. All of these procedures\nare more costly than a filling. At your checkups, your dentist can diagnose\ncavities while they\u2019re still small enough that treatment is relatively easy and\ninexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is the most common dental problem in the world,\nbut that doesn\u2019t mean you have to suffer through it. Regular dental cleanings remove\nplaque and tartar that contribute to gum disease. Although this condition\nstarts out with mild symptoms like bad breath and bleeding gums, it can quickly\nescalate to the point where your teeth become loose in their sockets. In fact,\ngum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States, but\nregular cleanings can keep it at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Complications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential tooth loss isn\u2019t the only serious consequence of\ndental neglect. Gum disease in particular has been linked to multiple other\nhealth problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer\u2019s\ndisease, and birth complications in pregnant women. Save yourself money in\ntreating these complications by attending biannual dental cleanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Teeth Stains <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At your cleanings, the dental hygienist will remove minor stains\non the surface of your teeth. Although the results aren\u2019t as dramatic as\nprofessional teeth whitening, they can get rid of discoloration as a result of\nhabits like smoking and consuming richly pigmented foods and drinks. These\nvisits can save you lots of money over trying to achieve the same results with\nover-the-counter whitening products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem counterintuitive that seeing your dentist\ntwice a year can save you money. However, doing so will save you the cost of\ntreating severe health problems down the road. If it has been a while since you\nlast saw your dentist, give them a call today to schedule your next\nappointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Cale\nBeasley<\/a> is a dentist in Littleton, CO who studied dentistry at the\nUniversity of Missouri at Kansas City. Since graduation, he has earned\ncertifications in many different treatments, such as Invisalign, Six Month Smiles,\nand Botox. He has also taken numerous continuing education courses to hone his\nskills in advanced restorative dentistry. When it comes to dentistry, Dr,\nBeasley believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To book\nyour next checkup and cleaning with a dentist who cares, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> his\noffice at (303) 794-1707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people like saving money and try to find opportunities to save whenever they can. For this reason, a lot of people skip out on their regular dental checkups and cleanings. After all, if you already brush and floss at home, do you really need to see the dentist? The answer is yes. 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