{"id":135,"date":"2020-03-19T17:15:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T17:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2020-04-16T17:15:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T17:15:38","slug":"neglecting-dentist-cost-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/19\/neglecting-dentist-cost-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Neglecting to Go to the Dentist Can Cost You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many people regularly skip out on their regular checkups\nand cleanings<\/a> with their dentist year after year. One main reason is the\ncost. After all, if you brush and floss at home, why bother paying money to get\nyour teeth cleaned professionally? As it turns out, neglecting your biannual\ndental visits can end up costing you money in dental care costs down the road. Here\nare a few reasons to see your dentist twice a year and save money in the\nprocess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Diagnose Cavities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one likes hearing that they have to get a filling.\nHowever, you should schedule your procedure as soon as you hear about your\ndecay. If you don\u2019t get a cavity filled in a timely manner, the problem will\nonly worsen. The cavity will spread until it eventually reaches the delicate\ncenter of the tooth, known as the pulp, where the nerves lie. Once the decay\nreaches this point, not only will it cause extreme pain, but you\u2019re likely to\nneed a root canal, which is significantly more expensive than a simple filling.\nSave yourself money by getting your cavity filled right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detect Gum Disease <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This bacterial infection in your gums begins with mild\nsymptoms, like bleeding when you brush and floss. However, it can rapidly progress\nto the point where your teeth become loose in the sockets and even fall out! To\nprevent your gum disease from reaching that stage, it\u2019s imperative that you get\nyour gums checked out by your dentist every six months. If they find instances\nof it, it\u2019s best to get it treated as soon as possible. Gum disease has been\nlinked to heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Save money, and\npossibly your life, by avoiding those complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Teeth Polished <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist can give your teeth a professional cleaning to\nremove plaque and tartar that cause gum disease and cavities. This polishing\nalso removes stains on the surface of your teeth much more efficiently than\nover-the-counter teeth whitening products do. Don\u2019t waste your money buying\nthese gels and trays when you could simply go to your dentist twice a year for\na cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no shortage of benefits to seeing your dentist regularly.\nFrom having shinier teeth to saving your life, these appointments can save you\nplenty of money. If it has been a while since your last appointment, go ahead\nand schedule your next one today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti\nPhadnis<\/a> is a dentist in Wethersfield, CT who strives to provide excellent\neducation and preventive care to help her patients of all ages be proactive\nabout their oral health. She is well-known for her gentle touch and\nanxiety-reducing manner. To schedule your next checkup and cleaning with a\ndentist who cares, visit Dr. Phadnis\u2019\nwebsite.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many people regularly skip out on their regular checkups and cleanings with their dentist year after year. One main reason is the cost. After all, if you brush and floss at home, why bother paying money to get your teeth cleaned professionally? As it turns out, neglecting your biannual dental visits can end up costing […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=135"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":137,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135\/revisions\/137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}