When people come out of their dental appointment and make their way to the reception desk, the first thing that is likely on their minds is how much the bill is going to be. Begrudgingly, we pull out our wallets and pay for our appointment. Did you know that a lot of your hefty dental bills can be avoided with periodic dental visits, however? In turn, this ends up saving you a bunch of money you’d otherwise be spending on root canals, teeth removals, fillings, etc. 

If you want to learn more about what dental issues you can avoid spending money on when you visit your dental office on a regular basis, check out the information we here at Weston Dental Office have come up with.  

It Detects Oral Health Problems Early On 

Routine dental visits are crucial to preventing oral health issues such as decay, gum disease, an abscess tooth, cavities and more. When you avoid going to the dentist periodically, you can end up seriously damaging multiple parts of the mouth, and this lack of hygiene can even lead to significant tooth loss! 

While periodic dental visits cost money, procedures for dental issues (big and small) cost a lot more in retrospect. Whilst an average dental cleaning will cost you about $100-200, procedures such as extractions and dental implants can cost you anywhere from $400-$3000. When you do the math, you find that going to your routine dental appointments will save you from spending money on issues you’d have developed if you didn’t go. 

It Prevents Teeth Staining 

Discolouration of the teeth can be a huge hit on one’s confidence if they care about the look of their teeth. Staining of the teeth can happen for a number of different reasons, many of them including liquids like wine, coffee, tea, etc. Even certain foods can stain the teeth and make them look discoloured. Every time you visit the dentist for your routine cleaning, however, a professional will polish your teeth with a special substance known as prophylaxis paste. This paste works to break down the surface stains that lie upon the teeth, leaving you with a whiter, cleaner smile. If you want to avoid spending money on whitening treatments (or in some cases, wasting it!), always be sure to visit your dentist for cleanings every year/six months. 

It Gives You The Opportunity To Utilize Your Insurance 

Chances are if you have a salary job, you also have insurance amongst your other work benefits. This can include things like eye insurance, general health insurance, and can also commonly include dental insurance (up to a certain amount). When you don’t use this benefit, you’re essentially throwing away a free (or affordable) opportunity to get your teeth looked after. We believe that if your job is giving you a certain amount to be able to spend on your health and wellbeing, you should always take advantage of it so your dental health can be at its absolute best. 

How We Can Help 

When you want to have the best dental experience possible, look no further than our team at Weston Dental Office. With years of experience and a wide range of skills, we work to make our patients feel their most comfortable and healthy when it comes to their dental health. To learn more about our general dentistry in Toronto, be sure to call our front desk at 416-247-1928 today!