{"id":809,"date":"2021-09-06T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/?p=809"},"modified":"2024-05-01T14:19:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:19:47","slug":"save-money-get-fillings-before-2021-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/06\/save-money-get-fillings-before-2021-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money by Getting the Fillings You Need Before 2021 Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The last time you visited your dentist for a checkup, they said you had a couple of minor cavities. They recommended that you schedule an appointment to get fillings<\/a> as soon as possible, but you\u2019re not sure if that\u2019s really necessary. Your teeth feel fine, after all, and you don\u2019t want to take time out of your busy schedule. However, leaving cavities untreated could actually end up costing you more<\/em> money and time later on. Here\u2019s how getting the fillings you need before the end of 2021 could save you big!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need a Filling If My Tooth Doesn\u2019t Hurt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering what happens if you don\u2019t get fillings when your dentist recommends it. Even though a few small cavities may not seem like an urgent problem if you can\u2019t feel or see them, the decay will get worse the longer you leave it untreated. Eventually, the decay can reach the nerves in the tooth\u2019s center. That\u2019s often when patients first begin to feel pain, but by that point, the tooth has sustained irreversible damage. Without prompt treatment, your tooth might have to be extracted altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, fillings can stop tooth decay long before it reaches that point. During this quick procedure, your dentist removes the decayed enamel and replaces it with a natural-looking composite resin. Tooth-colored fillings not only strengthen the remaining tooth structure, but also shield the sensitive inner layers from future decay and infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fillings Help You Avoid the Need for Expensive Dental Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being painful, leaving a cavity untreated can also be expensive. Once the decay has progressed past a certain point, a filling won\u2019t be enough to heal your tooth. You might require a root canal or a tooth extraction. Dental insurance<\/a> providers tend to consider these treatments to be major procedures, which are typically only covered up to 50 percent. Fillings, on the other hand, are usually deemed basic procedures, so they\u2019re often eligible for 80% coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start 2022 with a Cavity-Free Smile!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally, it\u2019s best to get any dental treatments you need, including fillings, taken care of before the end of the year. By now, you\u2019ve probably met your deductible, which means your insurance company will pay for a portion of your care until you reach your annual maximum. However, once January 1st<\/sup> rolls around, your deductible will reset and your unused benefits will disappear. To avoid wasting coverage you\u2019re already paying for, schedule your appointment to get your cavities filled. It will cost less now than it would if you were to wait until next year \u2013 and you can avoid a toothache as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fillings that dentists use today are more lifelike and durable than ever before, making it incredibly easy to have your decayed teeth restored. Start 2022 off on the right foot by greeting the new year with a cavity-free smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Authors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rajiv Shekhadiya<\/a> aims to provide quality dental care at affordable rates. He uses modern materials to seamlessly heal decay with tooth-colored fillings. Their practice, Celebration Family Dental of Carrollton, is an in-network provider for many popular insurance plans, including Cigna, Delta Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and more. To learn more about saving on dental care, contact<\/a> them at 469-892-6647.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The last time you visited your dentist for a checkup, they said you had a couple of minor cavities. They recommended that you schedule an appointment to get fillings as soon as possible, but you\u2019re not sure if that\u2019s really necessary. Your teeth feel fine, after all, and you don\u2019t want to take time out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":987,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}