{"id":249,"date":"2025-04-04T21:23:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T21:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2025-05-27T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T21:25:30","slug":"visit-dentist-now-save-money-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/04\/visit-dentist-now-save-money-later\/","title":{"rendered":"How Visiting Your Dentist Now Could Save You Money Later"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman slipping a coin into her piggy bank\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Does the possibility of an unaffordable bill make you nervous about booking appointments with your dentist? You\u2019re not alone; many patients are afraid not of their dentist, but of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/payment-policy.html\">payments<\/a> that could come after treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, research shows that visiting your dentist for regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">checkups and cleanings<\/a> can actually save you money in the long run. Keep reading, and you\u2019ll see how a timely appointment could spare you from needing expensive emergency treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Data Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2014 to 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/visiting-the-dentist-saves-money-reduces-likelihood-of-hospitalization-for-people-with-diabetes-or-coronary-artery-disease\/\">researchers in Arkansas<\/a> examined a group of patients that made regular checkup and cleaning appointments with their dentist. Paying special attention to patients who also had diabetes, coronary artery disease, or both conditions, they discovered that compared to those who didn\u2019t make regular appointments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Patients with diabetes saved $549<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with coronary artery disease saved $548<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with both conditions saved $866<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How does timely dentistry make such a significant difference on a patient\u2019s expenses? To fully understand this, you have to consider two principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u201cA Stitch in Time Saves Nine\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re likely familiar with this old saying, but sometimes clich\u00e9\u2019s are true. The idea is that if you let a hole in your clothes go unattended for days and days, it\u2019ll only grow larger, and you\u2019ll have to make nine stitches instead of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same can be said about your oral health. Like fabric, your teeth don\u2019t have the ability to repair themselves or fight off infections. A minor cavity will only spread to affect your other teeth if left untreated, at which point you\u2019ll be looking at higher treatment costs due to the severity of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Healthy Teeth Promote General Wellness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral health is more connected to your general wellness than you might think! Dental infections, for example, can spread from one tooth, to your whole smile, and even into your bloodstream if not taken care of in a timely manner. Poor oral health can make managing certain conditions, like diabetes, even more difficult. Researchers have even found a link between gum disease and Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to think of your teeth as being separate from the rest of your body, but just because you see a different medical specialist for oral care doesn\u2019t mean your pearly whites don\u2019t impact your overall health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just making biannual checkup and cleaning appointments, you can significantly reduce your odds of developing costly conditions like cavities, gum disease, and oral infection. And if, like many patients in the US, you do catch a case of oral disease, it\u2019s better for your wallet to treat it sooner than later! Visiting your dentist might seem like a high short-term expense but rest assured \u2013 it\u2019s an investment that\u2019s well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/about-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Dan Passidomo<\/a> has completed advanced training courses for many dental subjects, including periodontics, restorations, endodontics, and infection control. In other words, he\u2019s experienced with a variety of oral health conditions, and can spot early warning signs during checkups so you can receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment. If you\u2019re looking for a qualified dentist near Centerville, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Passidomo\u2019s office at 937-886-9935.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does the possibility of an unaffordable bill make you nervous about booking appointments with your dentist? 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