{"id":1204,"date":"2019-06-15T23:47:56","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T04:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2019-06-15T23:47:58","modified_gmt":"2019-06-16T04:47:58","slug":"dental-care-more-affordable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/dental-care-more-affordable\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Make Dental Care More Affordable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m trying to find ways to make my dental visits more affordable. I have a new dentist whose recommendations are so different from my previous dentist. She asked me to schedule an appointment for a fluoride treatment and full-face x-rays. My check-up appointments now have out-of-pocket expenses that are over $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can I refuse the services my dentist is recommending, or should I search for a dentist whose fees are lower?  Thanks. Daphne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a woman in a dental chair with a dentist and hygienst on either side of her; for information on affordable dentistry from Plano TX female dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy.\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy.jpg 266w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><figcaption>Ask your dentist about affordable alternatives for care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daphne &#8211; Your patient rights allow you to refuse any dental service, but before you do, there are several factors to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Speak to your dentist.<\/strong> Ask her why it\u2019s important for you to have fluoride treatment and full-face x-rays. Adults who are at risk for decay or who have sensitive teeth still benefit from fluoride. Most dentists will do a full face x-ray (panoramic x-ray) every three to five years. But if you\u2019re in a high-risk category, have bone loss, or have been considering orthodontics or <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/dental-implants-plano.html\">dental implants<\/a>, your dentist will request new x-rays before recommending treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid referring to the additional services as unnecessary.<\/strong> Listen carefully to your dentist\u2019s explanation about why you need each treatment that she recommends. It could be that her philosophy on preventive care, although different from your previous dentist, is better for your oral health. Although the cost of care might be more expensive at her practice, you might have better long-term results.<\/li><li><strong>Get a second opinion. <\/strong>You may have to switch to a dentist who thoroughly explains your treatment options and what you can expect from them. But don&#8217;t base your decisions about dental care on cost alone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Dr. Miranda Lacy, a Plano affordable dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m trying to find ways to make my dental visits more affordable. I have a new dentist whose recommendations are so different from my previous dentist. She asked me to schedule an appointment for a fluoride treatment and full-face x-rays. My check-up appointments now have out-of-pocket expenses that are over $150. Can I refuse the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/dental-care-more-affordable\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">3 Ways to Make Dental Care More Affordable<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[854,534],"class_list":["post-1204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-affordable-dentistry","tag-affordable-dentist-plano-tx","tag-affordable-female-dentist"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Ways to Make Dental Care More Affordable | Miranday Lacy DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting affordable dental care doesn&#039;t mean that you should sacrifice quality. 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