If there’s one thing that you should do every year that you probably dread, what would that be? If you said “Going to the dentist’s office”, you are certainly not alone. Sometimes even just a series of X-rays and a good dental cleaning can be a bit uncomfortable, let alone if you need a cavity filled or something more serious. Then sometimes, when you end up getting your bill, it can be just that much more painful.
It doesn’t have to be, though. We’ve done a little bit of research and have uncovered five ways that you can save money on your dental expenses. Check these out below:
Be strategic with your scheduling. One thing that a lot of people don’t know is that there are actually “on and off times” for scheduling a dental appointment. For instance, often on Friday afternoons before 3pm, the dentist will consider providing a bit of a discount because they don’t tend to have quite as much “people traffic” in their offices. It’s not a guarantee that every dentist offers this kind of deal, so make sure to call ahead and ask if you can get a discount for coming at a time when business tends to be a bit slower.