It is important to know that by having proper dental care habits at home  along with regular dental checkups, not only does it help to reduces the risk or tooth decay and gum disease, but will save you money in the long run.   Preventive dental care services such as, office visits, X-rays and cleanings are much more affordable then filling, root canals and crowns. Take into account that even lower cost dental insurance plans offer free to very low cost preventive dental care, it makes no sense not to maintain your dental health. By taking care of your teeth with good dental habits and seeing your dentist you decrease your chances of developing larger more costly dental issues.