{"id":311,"date":"2022-10-06T23:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T23:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/?p=311"},"modified":"2022-11-08T23:49:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T23:49:26","slug":"how-visiting-the-dentist-can-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/06\/how-visiting-the-dentist-can-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Visiting the Dentist Can Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piggy-bank-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A patient in Midland saving money in a piggy bank \" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piggy-bank-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piggy-bank-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piggy-bank-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piggy-bank.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the dentist always results in great things for your smile! Whether you\u2019re there for preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment, your dentist is the best option for ensuring optimal oral health coupled with a smile that looks and feels great. But did you know that visiting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/our-services.html\">dentist in Midland<\/a> for routine care also saves you money down the road? Here are three ways how. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Detects Serious Oral Health Issues Early On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dental care plays a vital role in preventing serious oral health issues 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. Not only that, you\u2019re at risk for other concerns that threaten your overall wellness like oral cancer. These problems are all quite expensive to treat compared to the cost of things like fillings, cleanings, and other forms of preventive care. To put it simply, visiting your dentist biannually will easily prevent giant spikes in your monthly budget due to unexpected dental costs\u2014preventive care is much cheaper and preferrable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Helps to Prevent Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 (coffee, wine, soda, red sauces, etc.), which in turn helps you to dodge the added cost of receiving cosmetic treatment in the future. 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. Lets You Utilize Your Dental Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, what <em>is<\/em> covered by insurance is routine preventive care\u2014meaning that if you have insurance, those visits will be easily affordable. 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! Your dentist and their team can work with you to ensure that you\u2019re getting the most out of your plan\u2019s coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your smile, it\u2019s wise to invest in it\u2014after all, serious oral health issues won\u2019t just harm your pearly whites, but they\u2019ll also harm your wallet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Laura Philipps and her team in Midland have proudly served patients and families in the area for several years. They offer a wide range of services including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic options. If you have any questions about how to make the most of your dental insurance benefits, feel free to visit the practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or give them a call for assistance: (432) 570-4433.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting the dentist always results in great things for your smile! Whether you\u2019re there for preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment, your dentist is the best option for ensuring optimal oral health coupled with a smile that looks and feels great. But did you know that visiting your dentist in Midland for routine care also saves [&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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Save Money By Visiting The Dentist | Dr. Laura Philipps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some think skipping dental visits will save them money, but this isn&#039;t true! 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