{"id":110,"date":"2019-10-15T22:22:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T22:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:54:28","slug":"dont-let-2020-arrive-before-youve-used-your-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/dont-let-2020-arrive-before-youve-used-your-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let 2020 Arrive Before You\u2019ve Used Your Dental Insurance Benefits!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The vast majority of\npatients won’t maximize their dental insurance benefits<\/a> at the end of the year, which means they\ncould be losing hundreds of dollars on average when it comes to oral\nhealthcare. Don’t let this happen to you! Before 2019 comes to an end, review\nyour policy and talk to your dentist to discover ways you can take advantage of\nyour insurance. <\/p>

Why You Should Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Instead of Losing Them<\/h2>

The highest amount that your insurance carrier can give you\nfor dental care during the year is known as the annual maximum. Essentially,\nmoney is set aside for the purpose of taking care of your pearly whites. If you\ndon’t use this money by the time it expires (which happens on January 1st if\nyour policy revolves around the calendar year), it’s essentially lost; the\nleftover amount will not roll over once the yearly maximum is reset. <\/p>

If you’ve kept up with your premiums, you’re entitled to the\ncoverage allowed by your annual maximum. Since you’ve already paid to have this\nmoney set aside, the best way to maximize your savings is to utilize your\nbenefits to the fullest extent possible. <\/p>

How to Use Your Dental Insurance by the End of the Year<\/h2>

If you’re not sure how to utilize your benefits, here a\ncouple of services that you will want to consider:<\/p>