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Having good oral health in today’s society is a benefit that should not be taken for granted. While many individuals struggle to access high-quality dental care, others may find it difficult to justify regular dentist’s appointments while the prices of groceries, electric bills, and other necessities continue to rise. Although hard economic times may be the reality for most people, routine dental exams and cleanings are not where expenses should be cut. Keep reading to learn how using your dental insurance benefits can keep your smile healthy and your wallet full, so you can afford other daily essentials.
How Can You Save by Using Your Dental Benefits?
Using your dental insurance to pay for your oral healthcare needs not only allows you to prioritize your smile and overall well-being but also reduces your chances of spending more money to fix common dental problems in the future, like decay, gum disease, cavities, and infections.
But how can you maximize your available benefits? Here are a few ways:
See your dentist every six months.
Most dental insurance companies emphasize preventive care as part of their available coverage. With many agreeing to pay 80-100% of the costs associated with dental exams and cleanings, it reduces your financial responsibility and allows you to maintain a healthier smile year-round.
Seek restorative care before the end of the year.
If you develop a cavity or suffer some form of dental damage, your dentist may suggest restorative treatment (i.e., a dental filling or dental crown). If you have met your deductible, it’s best to move forward with the recommendation so that you pay less over time, as your insurance company will not begin to pay more until you meet your deductible.
Dental insurance benefits expire.
At the end of each calendar year, most dental insurance benefits expire. Although this isn’t always the case, most require you to use all your available funds before January 1 of the upcoming year. Otherwise, your plan will “reset,” requiring you to meet your deductible once again as well as miss out on thousands of unused dollars that are returned to the insurance company.
Dental insurance remains one of the most effective ways to pay for oral healthcare and save money. Instead of neglecting your oral health and the potential problems that can develop along the way, use your available benefits to ensure the health of your smile. This will have a positive impact on your overall health and personal savings.
About Our Practice
All Smiles Leesburg consists of five talented dental professionals who care for each patient who walks through our doors. Delivering state-of-the-art service and care, we are pleased to be in-network with several PPO dental insurance plans, which means we do our best to minimize out-of-pocket fees for our patients. This agreement between our dentists and each insurance company ensures all eligible enrollees pay less when receiving preventive or restorative treatment. If you want to use your plan to help pay for your upcoming care, call our office or visit our website to schedule an appointment.