The Impact Of Preventive Dental Care

Good oral care habits are about more than just your teeth—a healthy mouth means a healthy body. That’s why it’s so important to see your ADA dentist regularly.
It’s no secret that oral health and overall health are inextricably connected. Research has shown that gum disease can significantly affect systemic health, ultimately impacting not only the patient’s quality of life, but their out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental care. When it comes to preventive care, it’s clear the old adage is true – an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Did You Know? Preventative Care Reduces Future Dental Costs

Individuals who practice good preventive oral health care* by visiting their dentist as recommended show consistent cost savings year over year. In fact, over a five-year period, dental costs declined steadily to reach a total savings of 31% per customers, per year (PMPY) for age groups 18-64. Customers in this group also see lower costs for dental services such as endodontics, restorative, crown and bridge, and more. *For purposes of this study, preventive care is defined as receiving at least one cleaning per year.
The benefits of receiving good preventive care are clear. But what about the consequences of NOT seeing the dentist for preventive care? They are staggering. Customers who did not receive preventive care experienced a 43% increase to their annual dental costs over the same period of time.1 This financial impact can be a drain on your and your employees’ dental health dollars, and on their overall well-being.