{"id":20,"date":"2019-04-10T16:03:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T16:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2019-04-17T18:01:31","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T18:01:31","slug":"dentist-preventive-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/10\/dentist-preventive-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How Seeing Your Dentist Actually Saves You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you seen your dentist recently? The American Dental\nAssociation recommends that you visit your dentist at least twice a year for\nregular checkups and cleanings. These preventive measures not only allow you to\nleave the dental office with a better looking and feeling smile, but they give\nyour dentist a chance to detect any oral health issues while they are still\nsmall. Keep reading to see why this is precisely how your dentist saves you\nmoney in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Routine Checkups and Cleanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you see your dentist every 6 months\nbecause prolonged dental neglect will only lead to more severe problems. Unlike\nother medical conditions that get better with time, dental issues will only get\nworse if left untreated, causing you to spend more time and money at the\ndentist\u2019s office. For example, a cavity that can be treated with a simple\nfilling can turn into a root canal and even a crown restoration if it isn\u2019t\ndealt with early on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular Visits and Your Wallet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have dental insurance, congratulations, most plans\ncover preventive\ncare.<\/a> They favor people who attend their dental appointments regularly\nbecause this prevents more extensive and expensive procedures being needed down\nthe road. Even if you don\u2019t have insurance, many dental practices have\nfinancing options to make quality dentistry as affordable as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does My Dentist Save Me Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your checkup and cleaning, an expert hygienist will\nclean your teeth to remove plaque and tartar that couldn\u2019t be reached at home.\nTartar, a hardened form of plaque, can only be removed by a dental professional,\nand it can lead to serious issues like gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, during your checkup, your dentist will examine your\nmouth for issues ranging from tooth decay to oral cancer. If any problems are\ndetected, treating them right away will be much less expensive than when you\nhave to seek treatment for a painful emergency. Your dentist will develop a\npersonalized treatment plan and provide the necessary care that you need to\nsave your health and your money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know the importance of seeing your dentist for\nroutine care, are you ready to start saving money? Contact your dentist in\nWethersfield to keep your mouth healthy and your pocketbook full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti Phadnis takes pride in her ability to offer a wide-range\nof services to give her patients the care that they need. She believes in\npatient education, which is why she wants you to know the importance of\nvisiting her office for regular appointments. She currently practices at\nWethersfield Dental Group, and she can be reached through her website<\/a> or\nby phone at (860) 400-3007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you seen your dentist recently? The American Dental Association recommends that you visit your dentist at least twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. These preventive measures not only allow you to leave the dental office with a better looking and feeling smile, but they give your dentist a chance to detect any […]<\/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-20","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20","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=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions\/28"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}