An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank

Maintenance is always a great strategy to help prevent costly problems down the line, including for your teeth! Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Today’s topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent a lot of pain -- both dental and financial.

Periodontal disease is an infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bones that hold the teeth in the jawbone and the jawbone itself.