So, you have dental insurance, but do you know how to utilize it? If not, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Unfortunately, however, that does mean that you may unintentionally be leaving money on the table each day. The good news is that you can prevent that from happening by implementing a few simple tips. To learn how to maximize your dental insurance benefits, read on!
#1. Prioritize Preventive Care
Medical insurance and dental insurance are both designed to make your healthcare expenses more manageable. With that being said, there is an important difference: dental insurance is centered around preventive care. As a result, essential preventive services are usually largely (or completely) covered. However, if you don’t use both of your dental checkups and cleanings, you don’t get additional ones the following year. So, if you’ve yet to schedule your next biannual visit, now is the time to do so!
#2. Don’t Put Off Restorative Care
From fillings to root canal therapy, your dentist may have some recommendations on how to restore your oral health following your biannual dental exam. If you initially think that postponing treatment is the best move for your wallet, think again! If you have already met your deductible and still have available benefits, then between 50% and 80% of the cost of your restorative care may be covered. So, your smile and your wallet will benefit from not waiting.
#3. Remember, Your Benefits May Reset on January 1st
It’s true: dental plans vary from patient to patient. There is, however, one important aspect that they often have in common: they reset on January 1st. As a result, any unused benefits (both preventive and restorative) will go to waste. That’s why it’s so important to visit your dentist before 2021 comes to an end! Whether you haven’t got your second checkup and cleaning of the year or need much-needed restorative care to renew your smile, now is the time to get in touch. Plus, if you have any specific questions about utilizing your benefits, their team can help!
Dental benefits are designed to make caring for your smile easy – easy on your wallet, easy on your oral health, easy on your overall well-being. If you want to utilize your coverage to the fullest, then get in touch with your dentist!
About the Practice
Our team at Advanced Dentistry of Alhambra wants you to have the phenomenal dental experience you deserve. That’s why we offer evening and Saturday appointments, treat patients of all ages, invest in the latest dental technology, and welcome dental insurance! In addition to accepting many PPO dental plans, we will do our part to help you maximize your coverage. If you have a question about utilizing your plan or would like to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to visit our website or call 626-289-6131.