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5 Ways To Save Money On Dental Care

Dental care is extremely important, but many people today have trouble finding ways to pay for the care that they need. This is especially true for those who don’t receive dental coverage under employee health insurance plans. If you feel like you’re grasping at straws, don’t grind your teeth out of stress any longer. There are plenty of ways to save money on dental care; you just need to know where to look.

Prevent Problems From Arising
Far and away, the best way to save money on dental care is to reduce your need of it in the first place. If you can keep your teeth healthy and free of issues, a periodic cleaning and check-up is all you’ll need for most of your life. Brush and flush regularly, and always be sure to do a thorough job. Avoid foods that can stain or degrade your teeth, and try to fight the buildup of plaque as much as possible.

Ask About Alternative Treatments
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. There are also several options available for treating most dental problems. Before committing to any treatment plan or procedure, ask your dentist about alternative treatment options. Some amount of dental work will be necessary for many of the problems that may arise in your teeth, but you can minimize your costs if you know your options. A removable partial denture, for example, will be much more affordable than a permanent fixed tooth replacement. Or, a procedure such as Invisalign teeth straightening may be just what you need to give you a nice smile. Discuss options like these with your dentist to find a plan that works for you.

April 1, 2013

Health & Beauty

How To Save Money On Dental Expenses

If there’s one thing that you should do every year that you probably dread, what would that be? If you said “Going to the dentist’s office”, you are certainly not alone. Sometimes even just a series of X-rays and a good dental cleaning can be a bit uncomfortable, let alone if you need a cavity filled or something more serious. Then sometimes, when you end up getting your bill, it can be just that much more painful.

It doesn’t have to be, though. We’ve done a little bit of research and have uncovered five ways that you can save money on your dental expenses. Check these out below:

Be strategic with your scheduling. One thing that a lot of people don’t know is that there are actually “on and off times” for scheduling a dental appointment. For instance, often on Friday afternoons before 3pm, the dentist will consider providing a bit of a discount because they don’t tend to have quite as much “people traffic” in their offices. It’s not a guarantee that every dentist offers this kind of deal, so make sure to call ahead and ask if you can get a discount for coming at a time when business tends to be a bit slower.

March 9, 2013

Health & Beauty

Use an Electric Toothbrush – Lower Your Dentist Bills!

Want to save on dentist bills by keeping your teeth healthy? Use an electric toothbrush! If you hate going to the dentist as much as I do, you will consider it. I recently started to use one and I can really feel the difference. After I brush, my teeth feel extremely clean. It took me a while to be convinced. After a recent visit to the dentist and a “small procedure”, I was willing to try anything! My husband has been using one for over a year now and he bought me one but I stubbornly continued to use the old-fashioned kind, until now!

Electric toothbrushes cost from $20 to $30 and the replaceable tops can add up. I recommend buying the toothbrush tops bulk at Costco or at another wholesale store because they are a lot cheaper than if you buy them in small quantities at drug stores. All in all, I consider electric toothbrushes to be a small investment in promoting good health that can save you tons of money in the long run.

Although there is some controversy over whether or not electric toothbrushes really do work better than manual ones, a review of 21 studies over the past 37 years found less dental plaque and gum disease in people who used electric toothbrushes.

I use Oral-B Vitality and it has a built in timer that lets me know when I’ve brushed for 2 minutes. I prefer the small circular brush heads over the larger, more bulky ones. I find they work better for me. Don’t be stubborn like me and refuse to try one out. Although they may seem expensive at first, you will likely end up spending less on dentist bills so the investment is well worth it.

June 11, 2009