These days, groceries and subscription plans seem to be leeching our savings. With so many different expenses to feed, it’s difficult to imagine being able to afford treatment for a dental emergency! However, the true money-grubbing vampire will be the complications you’ll likely develop if you ignore your teeth. There are more reasonable ways to cope with your situation.
To learn some juicy money-saving strategies, keep reading. We’ve got the details ready for you.
Treat Your Dental Emergency, Not Your Financial Vampire!
A discomfort as “simple” as a toothache could indicate major dental problems. Most of the time, these problems won’t go away on their own, and the longer you wait to treat them, the worse they’ll get. Let’s use the infamous gum disease as an example.
This condition usually starts in your gums, and gradually spreads to eat away at your teeth and jawbone. It’s the biggest cause of tooth loss in the US, which is a shame, because if it’s caught in early stages, it’s fairly simple to treat. What could’ve have ended with a scaling and root planing often becomes a complex web of extractions and replacements.
In the end, not treating your dental emergency will only feed the same financial vampire you were trying to avoid!
Ask Your Dentist about Dental Insurance and CareCredit
Your dentist wants what’s best for you and your oral health. So they’re on your side when it comes to making treatment affordable.
Dental insurance can help reduce the cost of your dental emergency. Many people find it intimidating because, to be fair, it is confusing. But your dental team can help! They look at insurance every day and will let you know how your benefits work and what you can do to maximize their value.
CareCredit works a bit differently in that it makes it easier to pay for your treatment. These types of plans are known as flexible financing options. They break your total cost down into smaller, bite-sized chunks. Instead of handing your money over all at once, you’ll make monthly installments. Patients like that they can spread their costs out over multiple paychecks, and those who qualify can do so at little-to-no interest.
Unexpected costs can be just as scary as unexpected emergencies. However, what will truly be frightening are the consequences of allowing your oral health to worsen. Hopefully, knowing that dental insurance, CareCredit, and your dentist are right beside you makes the monetary boogieman seem not so large!
About the Practice
Our team at Lake Oconee Dentistry prioritizes quality patient care! We’re happy to accept all major insurance plans and proudly offer CareCredit to help make treatment more affordable. After all, your oral health comes first. Our experienced team of dentists will make sure you feel welcome and reassured, even in the face of a dental emergency. To contact our office, call 706-453-1333.