Whether you’re fearful or just haven’t been in a while, the dentist is definitely the place most people avoid like the plague. It can be easy to understand why Burr Ridge residents would do so. For example, fear can keep you from doing many things, both fun and essential to your health. However, dental visits are one of the best things you can do for your smile and overall health. You get your teeth cleaned, reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth, and can save money!
Save Money
Most people don’t often correlate dental visits with saving money, especially if it’s been a while. Most of the time, you have to pay out of pocket for cleanings and x-rays, especially if you don’t have insurance. Therefore, it doesn’t make immediate sense that you can also save money.
A cleaning does more than just make your smile look better. It removes plaque and tartar from the teeth, which can harbor bacteria and germs that cause decay and gum disease. Therefore, when you remove the bacteria, you reduce your chance of having a cavity or getting periodontal disease. While these issues aren’t difficult to fix or reverse, it does cost more money to have them fixed than it does to remove the risk in the first place.
Fewer Significant Issues
While touched upon briefly, it stands to reason that if your teeth are as clean as possible, you reduce your risk of severe issues. For example, a small cavity is much easier and cheaper to fix than a large one, which could require a root canal.
Your dentist is there to clean and check your teeth to ensure that your mouth is healthy.
