Invest Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Smile

You lean back in your desk chair with a grin on your face—you’ve just finished filing your taxes, and you’re receiving a huge tax refund! You immediately begin thinking about what you could spend this awesome influx of cash on. Maybe you’ve worked hard this year and deserve a vacation, or maybe you’d like to take your partner out for a nice, expensive dinner. These aren’t bad ideas, but you might not even be considering one of the most important things you can spend money on: your smile! Here’s why an investment in your oral health is important and can save you a lot of time and trouble down the road.

The Importance of Good Oral Health

A healthy mouth is a happy mouth—oral hygiene matters, and that’s why you’re constantly being reminded to brush and floss your teeth daily. Taking care of your mouth helps to keep many problems at bay including tooth decay, gum disease, and chronic pain that will wear you down.

A lot of these problems can develop into something more serious if left untreated; oral cancer, diabetes, and even heart disease can all pose a threat to you if you don’t keep your mouth clean. Consider why your oral health might be worth spending some money on—none of these long- and short-term problems are fun to deal with!

But for many people, cost is the factor in determining if they should seek treatment. Sometimes treatment isn’t cheap and that easily deters some; however, think about it in terms of a future investment. You’re spending money on your mouth now to ensure that you don’t have to spend a grand amount down the road to address a serious problem. Many dentists and insurance plans offer some flexibility when it comes to payment, too.

Transforming Your Tax Refund into A Healthy and Beautiful Smile

There are plenty of ways you can invest your tax refund towards your oral health. Some possible options include:

• Regular checkups and cleanings
• Traditional and Invisible orthodontics
• Clear aligners such as Invisalign
• Retainers and other oral appliances

You should speak with your dentist or orthodontist about your individual needs; there are many available options that can enhance the beauty and health of your smile.

It might not be quite as exciting as a vacation to the beach or a nice dinner at a five-star restaurant, but an investment in your oral health can seriously do a lot to improve the quality of your life and the magnificence of your smile.

About the Practice

Serenity Orthodontics is proud to serve patients and families under the leadership of Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan and Dr. Kylie Lewis! The practice offers a wide range of orthodontic services including traditional braces, Invisalign, retainers and more. Both Dr. Podray-Donovan and Dr. Lewis provide each patient with the care and attention they deserve, and they would be more than happy to assist you with achieving your smile goals. Feel free to schedule an appointment through the practice’s website or by telephone: (678) 879-3006.