3 Reasons Why Spending Your Tax Refund on Dental Care is Worth It

With the average tax refund amount in 2021 being as high as $2,900 according to the IRS, there are certainly many things worth investing it in moving forward. If there’s one thing 2020 proved, it’s that financial setbacks can happen at any time and making smart investments today can bring major dividends later. When it comes to your long-term oral health, the same logic certainly applies. Here are three ways to invest your refund into your smile!

Get Peace of Mind With Routine Checkups

Dentists recommend that you visit for a routine exam and cleaning at least once every six months. Not only is this because certain problems (like tartar) can only be removed safely by a dentist, but dental problems tend to develop without giving any symptoms. In fact, the moment tooth pain appears is usually a sign that a problem is already present and prevention is no longer a viable treatment option.

When you invest your refund into preventive dental services, you can confirm that no problems are present as well as make sure that your current oral care routine is doing enough to prevent issues like cavities and gum disease from developing.

Manage That Dental Problem Before It Gets Worse

Dental problems rarely get better on their own, which means if you’re experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, you’ll need a professional’s expertise in order to get it taken care of. The same applies to chipped or cracked teeth as enamel does not have the ability to heal on its own. Over time, these issues can actually worsen and require even more complex (and expensive) treatments. For example, a cracked tooth that only needs a dental crown now could need root canal therapy (or even an extraction) if the problem is left untreated for too long.

Emergency dentistry is always more expensive than restorative and preventive dental treatments, so it’s worth spending your refund into dental treatment now if you want to have more of your refund to spend later!

Give Your Smile (and Self-Confidence) a Major Boost

Even if you don’t have any pressing dental issues to resolve or you’re already on top of your routine checkups, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re happy with your smile. As you get older, you may have noticed your teeth aren’t quite as bright as they used to be. Perhaps there are certain imperfections you’d wish weren’t there, including cosmetic chips and cracks or gaps that take away from your smile?

With cosmetic dentistry, you can boost confidence in not just in your smile’s appearance, but your appearance as a whole. Any sizable tax refund is more than enough to get you started, especially when more affordable options like dental bonding and teeth whitening are available.

You deserve to feel confident about your smile and oral health, which is why it’s worth putting a portion of your tax refund towards a dental visit. Schedule an appointment today to learn how a dentist can help meet your needs!

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Cowell’s expertise in the dental field spans multiple decades. To this day, he couldn’t be happier to help patients maintain, restore, and invigorate their smile through personalized services all under one roof. Whatever your dental needs may be, he’s prepared to build a treatment plan that addresses them directly. To schedule an appointment, you can contact him through his website.