Boise Dentist Blog
The professional blog of Doctors Dan Bruce, Steve Bruce, Rosa Pothier and Rob Ririe
Dental preventative maintenance in a tough economy
I had an interesting conversation with someone in the plumbing industry the other day. He mentioned that as the economy has slowed, people put off preventative maintenance on their water heaters, pipes, etc. Then a few years later, they end up calling with big problems requiring big fixes. I never before equated plumbing with dentistry, but the same is true for your mouth. We see some people skip their regular cleanings and examinations when the economy slows down, only to see them come back a few years later needing root canals, crowns or extractions. But regular, cleanings, x-rays and exams can prevent decay and save you time and discomfort in the future. Staying on top of your oral health is more important ecomically now than ever before. Not to mention the connection between good oral health and general health!