Tax Day is right around the corner, and if you’ve recently filed and are due to receive a considerable refund, you might be thinking about how you can use that money to improve your life! Something you should consider spending your payout on is your smile—after all, your oral health is actually one of the best things you can invest in! Keep reading to learn a little more from your dentist about the importance of a healthy smile and why you shouldn’t hesitate to spend your refund on your pearly whites.
The Importance of Good Oral Health
Let’s face it; there are plenty of things you might want to spend your tax refund on—if you’re hoping to take a vacation or if you’ve been eyeing the latest new iPhone, it might not seem quite as exciting to take your hard-earned cash and put it toward visiting the dentist.
But the fact of the matter is, taking great care of your smile is important because it keeps numerous other health problems at bay including tooth decay, gum disease, and even simply chronic pain that aggravates you as time passes. And even worse—all of these issues have the potential to worsen if they’re left unaddressed. Oral cancer, diabetes, and even cardiovascular illness are all possibilities if you disregard your oral health for too long!
Why You Should Put Your Tax Refund Toward Your Smile
Sadly, many patients put off or neglect dental care due to concerns about cost. However, if you think about your oral health as a future investment, it quickly starts to seem quite lucrative. By spending money on your mouth now, you’re drastically lowering the likelihood of experiencing a severely painful and expensive problem in the future. The cost of a checkup and cleaning compared to the cost of having to undergo root canal therapy or tooth extraction and eventual replacement is night and day, meaning that you shouldn’t hesitate to opt for preventive care!
That said, there are several ways you can commit your tax refund to a brighter and healthier smile, whether it’s a simple checkup or a cosmetic procedure. Some possibilities include:
- Routine preventive care and cleanings
- Cosmetic procedures including teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, veneers, dental bonding, etc.
- Restorative options like crowns, bridges, dentures, or even dental implants to replace missing teeth
- Orthodontic options including Invisalign
Your dentist can easily improve your smile in terms of look, feel, and functionality—and your tax refund can certainly help you pay for the cost of care! It’s also worth mentioning that your refund can be used to upgrade your personal hygiene equipment; even picking up something like an electric toothbrush can prove to be a useful small investment.
About the Practice
Under the leadership of Dr. Ryan Shaffer and Dr. Steven Shaffer, the team at South Ridge Dental is thrilled to provide an exceptional level of dental care for patients and families in the Lincoln, NE area. Their practice offers a comprehensive range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatment options that are certain to help you achieve the healthiest and brightest smile imaginable! If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule your next visit, feel free to contact the practice online or over the phone for assistance: (402) 480-6199.