{"id":101,"date":"2023-10-05T20:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T20:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2023-11-22T20:06:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T20:06:10","slug":"use-your-dental-insurance-benefits-before-they-expire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/use-your-dental-insurance-benefits-before-they-expire\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before They Expire! Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a person filling out a dental insurance form\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and you\u2019ve probably got quite a few things on your to-do list: holiday shopping, planning time off from work, taking a trip with your family or friends, and simply enjoying the many holidays that fall during this time of the year! But amidst everything that\u2019s going on, something you should keep in mind is your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a>; with the calendar year closing, your benefits will be resetting! Continue reading below to learn about three ways you can easily make the most of your plan before the year ends\u2014your smile and wallet will both thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1. Know Your Plan Inside and Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should aim to familiarize yourself with the specific details of your plan; learn terminology including deductibles, copayments, and maximums, and always stay up to date with the services you\u2019re covered for. Knowing these terms and details and understanding how they impact your coverage will save you a lot of trouble whenever you go to use your benefits. If you\u2019re still lost or confused after perusing your plan, your dentist\u2019s team would be more than happy to review the specifics of your coverage with you\u2014they want you to save wherever you can, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2. See Your Dentist for Preventive Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance plans place heavy emphasis on preventive care, and for good reason. Dentists and insurance companies alike understand that oral health issues have the tendency to worsen over time if they\u2019re left untreated, eventually becoming quite severe and costly to treat. However, it\u2019s estimated that the majority of patients with PPO plans don\u2019t reach or exceed their annual maximum\u2014meaning they have benefits going to waste! One way to ensure that you aren&#8217;t wasting money that\u2019s already been spent is by attending your routine preventive checkups\u2014teeth cleanings, X-rays, and other preventive services aimed at safeguarding your smile are generally covered to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3. Schedule Dental Work Strategically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain treatments and procedures (dental implants are one example) that take multiple steps\/visits to complete. Needless to say, the costs of these visits can quickly add up, even with insurance coverage. This means you might want to be a little creative with how you\u2019re scheduling dental work. For example, if there\u2019s a treatment you need but it exceeds your annual maximum, consider scheduling part of it for the following calendar year, as to take advantage of <em>two<\/em> annual maximums, rather than just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance is there to help you out when your smile needs it most\u2014so you shouldn\u2019t shy away from using your benefits and achieving the healthiest, brightest smile possible without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lucia Troisi received her dental doctorate from NOVA Southeastern University and has proudly served patients and families in the Chesapeake, VA community for several years. Her practice is excited to offer a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental services. They\u2019re also happy to accept dental insurance plans from a wide range of providers. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to set up your next visit, feel free to contact Dr. Troisi\u2019s team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.troisidentistry.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone for additional assistance. <strong>Telephone: (757) 548-1611.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and you\u2019ve probably got quite a few things on your to-do list: holiday shopping, planning time off from work, taking a trip with your family or friends, and simply enjoying the many holidays that fall during this time of the year! 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