In our family dentist office, we treat patients of all ages and understand that the larger your family is, the more important it becomes to save money. Managing health care expenses is an important part of that. Unfortunately, most people don’t know how. Our team has compiled a series of ideas that you can implement to start saving money right away.
- Review your dental insurance. Just because you are insured, doesn’t mean that your policy is right for you. It is important to review your dental coverage on an annual basis to make sure that it is covering the things that are the most important to your family. You should also look to see if you can get similar coverage for a reduced rate or if you can get more procedures covered without increasing your annual premium.
- Purchase a savings plan. You can buy a dental savings plan online and use it to help reduce what you pay for dental work. Select one that covers procedures your dental insurance does not. This way you will be covered, regardless of what dental work you need to be done. As a family dentist, we have seen patients save money by taking this simple step. These dental plans reduce the rate that you pay for dental work and can be particularly helpful when getting orthodontics.
- Have your teeth cleaned. If you want to control your health care cost, you need to focus on preventative care. Most insurance companies will pay for all or most of your dental cleanings so this becomes an affordable way to stay healthy. By cleaning your teeth twice a year, we can remove harmful plaque and bacteria that can lead to cavities and gum disease. This is by far the easiest way to save money because it prevents the need for emergency dental care later on.
- Prevent an accident. If you injure your teeth, you will need emergency dentistry and a dental restoration. This can be expensive, especially if you have damaged multiple teeth. In our family dentistry office, we recommend that you wear a mouth guard in order to prevent dental injuries while playing sports. The American Dental Association reported that over 200,000 high school and college athletes avoid injury on an annual basis by wearing one, and these devices can help younger children and adults as well.
- Use fluoride. You can strengthen your teeth and prevent cavities by using fluoride. In our dental office, we provide fluoride treatments for children but they can work for adults too. You can also brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for the maximum benefit.
- Try sealant. If your child has deep ridges in their teeth, bacteria can become trapped in them and lead to cavities. We can seal their teeth so that nothing will become trapped, and their teeth can stay healthy.
The best way to save money and to manage your dental care cost is to prevent dental emergencies. We can do so in our family dentistry office so call today and schedule your appointment.
