KEEP DENTAL EXPENSE UNDER CONTROL Q: How can I keep dental expenses low? A: These days it's important to keep costs as low as possible. That includes medical and dental expenses. You may think putting off dental work is a way to save money. Procrastinating on a dental problem, however, is only going to make it more serious - and more expensive to fix down the road. Think of the cost of dental treatment as an investment - an investment in your teeth and in your overall health - rather than as an expense. You, of course, can help yourself considerably and minimize problems by brushing and flossing every day. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and use them after eating. But whatever steps you take on your own, remember that two visits a year to a dentist for an examination and cleaning are also moves that will save you plenty of money in the long run. Another serious consideration is that infections in the mouth, which is loaded with bacteria, can spread to other parts of the body and put you at risk for health problems, like stroke, that ultimately are far more serious than a toothache. Talk with a dentist about ways to stay healthy and keep your bills down. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 SM-CL 1827065 KEEP DENTAL EXPENSE UNDER CONTROL Q: How can I keep dental expenses low? A: These days it's important to keep costs as low as possible. That includes medical and dental expenses. You may think putting off dental work is a way to save money. Procrastinating on a dental problem, however, is only going to make it more serious - and more expensive to fix down the road. Think of the cost of dental treatment as an investment - an investment in your teeth and in your overall health - rather than as an expense. You, of course, can help yourself considerably and minimize problems by brushing and flossing every day. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and use them after eating. But whatever steps you take on your own, remember that two visits a year to a dentist for an examination and cleaning are also moves that will save you plenty of money in the long run. Another serious consideration is that infections in the mouth, which is loaded with bacteria, can spread to other parts of the body and put you at risk for health problems, like stroke, that ultimately are far more serious than a toothache. Talk with a dentist about ways to stay healthy and keep your bills down. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 SM-CL 1827065