{"id":153,"date":"2021-11-08T20:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T20:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=153"},"modified":"2021-12-08T20:32:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T20:32:37","slug":"save-money-visit-dentist-in-goodlettsville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/08\/save-money-visit-dentist-in-goodlettsville\/","title":{"rendered":"Trying to Save Money? Visit Your Dentist!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_261316616__1635340561_45217-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"woman with dental insurance in Goodlettsville holding a piggy bank and pointing to her smile\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_261316616__1635340561_45217-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_261316616__1635340561_45217-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_261316616__1635340561_45217.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re looking for ways to save money during this time of year. One thing you might be tempted to skip is your routine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">dental checkup<\/a>. After all, is it really necessary if your teeth feel perfectly fine? In truth, you should <em>never <\/em>skip regular dental visits. Without them, you could actually end up spending <em>more<\/em> money in the long run. Read on to learn why regular dental appointments could save you money, especially if you have dental insurance in Goodlettsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Against Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you brush and floss every day, you might not see the point in visiting your dentist twice a year for cleanings. However, there are always going to be parts of your teeth and gums that you\u2019ll miss at home simply due to the angle. Dental hygienists can remove plaque and tartar deposits in these areas, decreasing your risk for tooth decay and infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without regular cleanings, though, cavities could develop. If your dentist catches a cavity in its early stages, they can treat it with a simple filling, which is often covered at about 80% by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a>. However, if you were to wait until the tooth started hurting to see your dentist, you might end up needing a crown, root canal, or extraction, all of which cost more than fillings and generally aren\u2019t eligible for as much insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop Gum Disease in Its Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like tooth decay, gum disease is largely preventable with at-home oral hygiene and routine checkups, but most people don\u2019t notice it until it has advanced significantly. Unlike tooth decay, though, gum disease can actually be life-threatening if left untreated! Not only is gum disease the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the U.S., but it has also been linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other systemic health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid needing expensive bills for not only dental treatments but also general medical ones, you\u2019ll want to minimize your risk for severe gum disease. That\u2019s where regular dental checkups come in. Your dentist can detect early warning signs and the hygienist can remove plaque that contributes to gum disease in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Money &amp; Help Your Smile!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of ways to save money this holiday season, but skipping your dental checkup is NOT one of them. The opposite is true; seeing your dentist regularly can mean more money in your pocket for next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Deidra Harrison-McClain<\/a> is a dentist in Goodlettsville, TN who earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She aims to provide gentle, comprehensive care that is also affordable, which is why she is in-network with many leading dental insurance plans and welcomes out-of-network plans. To learn more about saving money on dental care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Goodlettsville Smiles by calling 615-819-1644.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re looking for ways to save money during this time of year. One thing you might be tempted to skip is your routine dental checkup. After all, is it really necessary if your teeth feel perfectly fine? In truth, you should never skip [&hellip;]<\/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-153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Trying to Save Money? Visit Your Dentist! | Dental Insurance Goodlettsville<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that visiting your dentist regularly can save you a lot of money? 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