{"id":121,"date":"2019-04-08T01:45:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T01:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2019-05-08T01:49:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T01:49:40","slug":"heres-why-you-should-visit-your-family-dentist-in-belchertown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-should-visit-your-family-dentist-in-belchertown\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Why You Should Visit Your Family Dentist in Belchertown!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental_sealant_1___1526349780_44081.jpg\" alt=\"man smiling in dentist chair\" class=\"wp-image-122\" width=\"314\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental_sealant_1___1526349780_44081.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental_sealant_1___1526349780_44081-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental_sealant_1___1526349780_44081-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of your life, you\u2019ve heard about the constant threat\nof cavity development and how important it is to visit your family dentist in\nBelchertown for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">preventive\ncare<\/a>. Does it still just seem like an overexaggerated formality? If you\nfeel this way, then reading further could change your perspective. Discover why\nregular check-ups are the best way to maximize your dental insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Wasting Your Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A disturbing statistic shows that while Americans have\ngreater access to dental insurance than ever before, 98% of those covered fail\nto maximize their benefits every year. That means millions of dollars are being\nleft on the table, leaving this population more vulnerable to a host of oral\nhealth problems, many of which could likely be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Preventive Care is So Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain an understanding of how valuable preventive\ndentistry is, you first need to know what typically happens at a visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>X-rays<\/strong>\n\u2013 If it\u2019s your first visit, X-ray images will be captured so the dentist can\nestablish a baseline for your oral health. Therefore, moving forward, if there\nare any changes, they can be easily detected and compared to your original\nstate so you can receive the best care possible.<\/li><li><strong>Cleaning <\/strong>\u2013\nThe dental hygienist will meticulously clean your teeth to remove any plaque\nand tartar that could cause serious oral health problems.<\/li><li><strong>Examination\n<\/strong>\u2013 Equally important as the cleaning is the examination that will identify\nany signs of tooth or gum decay, gum disease, oral cancer or jaw malfunctions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the optimal situation is to be given a \u201cclean bill of\nhealth,\u201d it\u2019s equally valuable to have any budding problem caught early. Thus, you\ncan avoid more complex forms of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Value of Early Detection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While most dental insurance companies will typically cover\n100% of preventive care visits, your out-of-pocket contribution increases as\nprocedures become more involved. For example, if you\u2019re in need of root canal\ntherapy, you can expect to be responsible for up to 50% of the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, you can avoid such higher fees with early detection\nand treatment. That amounts to cost savings up-front and down the road as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a Stance for Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral health is something that should be cherished and\npreserved. One way to go about this is to make preventive care a priority in\nyour life. It all starts by reaching out to your local dentist to schedule a\nsix-month visit today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Mark D. Medaugh earned his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Although he stays abreast of the latest changes in the world of dentistry, he still maintains the old-fashioned ethics that make each patient feel like family. A member of the Massachusetts Dental Association, Dr. Medaugh helps his patients enjoy the absolute best in oral health by providing preventive care at Valley Dentists of Belchertown, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most of your life, you\u2019ve heard about the constant threat of cavity development and how important it is to visit your family dentist in Belchertown for preventive care. Does it still just seem like an overexaggerated formality? If you feel this way, then reading further could change your perspective. 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