{"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":"2026-03-25T16:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:28:46","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":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_119982552__1574461105_49403.jpg\" alt=\"Man with computer; dental insurance\" class=\"wp-image-111\" style=\"width:301px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_119982552__1574461105_49403.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_119982552__1574461105_49403-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_119982552__1574461105_49403-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of\npatients won\u2019t maximize their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/dental-insurance-benefits.html\">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\u2019t 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>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Instead of Losing Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019t use this money by the time it expires (which happens on January 1st if\nyour policy revolves around the calendar year), it\u2019s essentially lost; the\nleftover amount will not roll over once the yearly maximum is reset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve kept up with your premiums, you\u2019re entitled to the\ncoverage allowed by your annual maximum. Since you\u2019ve 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>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Your Dental Insurance by the End of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure how to utilize your benefits, here a\ncouple of services that you will want to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Routine Checkups: <\/strong>In many cases, your dental<br>plan will cover two preventive checkups and cleanings every year; that\u2019s one<br>every six months. These appointments will help you prevent gum disease and<br>cavities from forming in your mouth. It will also let your dentist identify and<br>treat these and other oral health issues as early as possible, thus reducing<br>the need to pay for more advanced treatments later. Even if you don\u2019t need any<br>other kind of dental work this year, you should, at the very least, use your<br>benefits to schedule regular checkups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large Treatments:<\/strong> If you need an<br>extensive treatment that will require multiple visits (such as root canal<br>therapy in many cases), you\u2019ll maximize your savings if you get started before<br>the end of the year, especially if you have already met the deductible. Having<br>important treatments performed sooner will also prevent existing health<br>problems from getting worse, increasing your chances of keeping your smile<br>intact. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste your dental benefits; take the time to review\nyour policy and see what\u2019s still available, and then talk to your dentist to\nsee how you can use the existing coverage in a way that will protect your oral\nhealth over the long term. Remember, you\u2019ve earned your dental benefits, so\nit\u2019s only right that you use them to keep your smile \u2013 and your bank account \u2013\nin top shape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. John Carroll wants you to use your dental insurance benefits before they expire. Helping you save is one of the key aspects of Carroll Family Dentistry LLC. He and Dr. Yu are committed to providing affordable care, but we are also in-network with multiple insurance providers, so you pay less for the care you receive. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (860) 633-2031 if you have questions about maximizing your benefits before the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vast majority of patients won\u2019t maximize their dental insurance benefits at the end of the year, which means they could be losing hundreds of dollars on average when it comes to oral healthcare. Don\u2019t let this happen to you! 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