Considering the recent ups and downs of the economy, you probably want to use your latest tax refund wisely. That means no frills and no luxuries — just the necessities that keep you going year-round: Housing, food, debt payment and savings. The rest, meanwhile, should just fall by the wayside.
But what if the decision isn’t that simple?
Dental visits, in fact, qualify (or ought to, anyway) as one of the necessities a refund might cover. They contribute to your well-being and overall quality of life, making them far from a useless expense. For proof, here’s a summary of why oral health is a beneficial and affordable use of your yearly tax refund.
It Offers a High Return on Investment
Oral health, as preserved and ensured by your dentist, has physical and cosmetic benefits.
On a physical level, dental treatments strongly contribute to your body’s health. With the latest techniques and technology, dentistry can alleviate unpleasant symptoms, including tooth sensitivity, swollen gums, and jaw pain, while addressing the root of the problem. Furthermore, by treating such issues now, dentists keep harsher conditions— oral cancer, heart disease, and more — from cropping up later.
Cosmetically, dentists’ offerings can also improve your smile’s appearance. Treatments like professional whitening and veneers make yellow and chipped teeth look whiter and smoother. On the other hand, dental implants will replace missing teeth and increase your confidence in your smile. It’s even possible to make your teeth straighter and more uniform with Invisalign aligners and braces. With these and similar procedures, a dentist could give you a smile that warms the hearts of your family and friends.
It’s Affordable with a Refund & Other Resources
Dental treatments, admittedly, are not always easy to afford. Depending on the circumstance, unemployment, debt, and other harsh financial costs may lead you to skip over them to make ends meet. However, rather than helping matters, this will lead to a decline in physical and mental health that only hurts you in the long run.
Thankfully, though, dental care can be affordable with the money from a tax return. You and your local dentist can use it, along with your insurance benefits, to find the option that works best for you. Plus, just as it does physical ones, treatment performed sooner heads off worse financial problems. Namely, it will prevent pre-existing conditions from further deteriorating, which would only make treating them more expensive over time.
Ultimately, spending your tax return on your oral health benefits your wallet by making your treatment more affordable now and saving you thousands of dollars on restorative and cosmetic dentistry over time.
People can often look at preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry as optional, especially if they’re operating on a tight budget. However, with the proper investment of your tax refund, dentists will provide your teeth and gums with concrete, lifelong improvements!
About the Practice
Moulton Dentistry [MZ1] is a dental practice based in Hoover, AL. Headed by Dr. Marc W. Moulton, it dedicates itself to personalized dentistry that meets patients’ unique needs. To provide the best oral care experience, its team continually pursues education on multiple topics and implements the latest dental technology, including a soft tissue laser and the DIAGNOdent early cavity detection system. For more information or to schedule an appointment, they can be reached at their website or by phone at (205)-988-3360.