I am sure we have all been affected by the downturn of the economy. I also know we are all waiting for that upturn where things go back to where they were before.
One of the first things we all do in situations like this is cut the things we think will save us money. Often times, dentistry is one of those things people choose to put off during these tough times. Having seen what happens when patients put off either regular recare visits or needed treatment, I can tell you in the long run this often times leads to investing more money in something simple or even the possible loss of a tooth or teeth that could have been saved.
I would like to offer you a strategy for your dental health during these tougher economic times.
· If you have insurance make sure you learn all about it. Most patients with insurance will get either 80% or 100% coverage on their cleanings twice a year.
· Make sure if you notice a problem get it taken care of before it gets worse. If you break a tooth, loose a filling notice bleeding gums get it taken care of as soon as possible.
· Listen to the recommendations of your dentist and dental health care team
· Make sure you are doing what you can at home. Brush a minimum of twice a day and floss once a day. Ask your dental health team to make sure you are doing it correctly.
Work with your dental health team and they will work with you. Together you can try to make sure that your investment in your dental health is kept to a minimum. Remember if you don’t follow through in the short term or try to eliminate regular dental care in a cost saving move, it may actually cost you a lot more in the long run which could lead to investing a lot more or possible tooth loss.
Yours in Dental Health,
Dr. Paul S. Levine
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