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The dentist may not be a top priority for you, but skipping this routine maintenance can actually end up costing you far more than you save by not going. Skipping dental visits in an effort to cut costs actually creates much more expensive side effects. Unfortunately millions of Americans are forgoing routine dental care because they don’t have insurance or can’t afford it. However, the Institute of Medicine found that 33 million Americans live in areas that don’t provide sufficient dental services. The Institute of Medicine also reports that nearly five million children skilled dental checkups because their parents can’t afford it.

Many dentists say they see patients regularly who haven’t had their teeth checked in years in an effort to save money. However, skipping the dentist means minor issues can turn into serious medical problems which cost far more to treat than to prevent. “You do not save anything by ignoring your teeth,” Thomas P. Connelly, a cosmetic dentist practicing in New York City recently wrote. “In fact, it will end up costing you a lot — either in high dental bills, or lost teeth (which, trust me, you don’t want to happen).”

Eliminating regular dental care from your routine can lead to aching teeth and sensitive gums. Routine checkups can also help reduce the risk of diabetes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and more. Even without insurance a cleaning can cost less than $100, which makes it a good investment against future procedures.