3 Reasons for You to Invest Your Tax Refund into Your Smile!

Tax Day will be here before you know it, and you may be excited to have a little bit of extra money that you haven’t already accounted for. There is a world of things that you can spend your tax refund on, but many people end up spending theirs on things that they don’t really need. Something that you could benefit from is investing your tax refund on your smile. Read on to learn a few reasons why you should invest in your oral health.

Prevents Future Health Problems

When you consider your oral health, you are probably thinking about your smile. However, your smile and overall health have a lot more in common than you may think. Having poor dental health is associated with all sorts of different health issues, including deadly diseases like oral cancer, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory issues, and early labor for pregnant women. When you take care of your smile and address oral health issues with your dentist, you can help to catch issues early on or even prevent them entirely.

Save Your Wallet

Many potential oral health issues are progressive, so they will only get worse with time. For instance, if you have a small cavity now and get it treated right away, you can save yourself from needing a root canal or extraction in the future. By warding off gum disease now, you can prevent irreversible issues associated with it, like gum recession, loose teeth, tooth loss, and jawbone deterioration. Ultimately, you can save yourself quite a bit of time, discomfort, and money.

Improve Your Confidence

It is your dentist’s number one priority to ensure that your mouth is in good health, but they also care about how you feel about the appearance of your smile. They want you to be confident enough to show off your smile with pride. Whether you’re getting back out there on the dating scene, searching for a new job, or trying to expand your social circle, you will have a lot more luck if you are feeling confident about your smile. Even if your dental health is looking good, it’s still perfectly valid to want to make changes for the sake of your confidence.

For many of us, there isn’t always extra money sitting around to spend, so why not invest it someplace that counts? Schedule an appointment with your dentist to discuss your options. This tax return can make a difference!

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Shively earned his dental doctorate from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and has taken over 600 hours of continuing education. Currently, he is finishing up training at the world-renowned Dawson Academy. To learn more about services that could benefit you or to schedule an appointment at his office in Lubbock, visit his website or call (806) 698-8660.