{"id":156,"date":"2018-10-08T01:50:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T01:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2018-11-08T01:59:12","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T01:59:12","slug":"use-annual-dental-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/use-annual-dental-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Annual Dental Benefits \u2013 Don\u2019t Lose Them!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalEach year, your dental insurance plan offers you a specific amount of coverage, but if you don\u2019t make the most of the available coverage before the end of the year, you can lose these benefits going into the new plan year. In this post, we\u2019ll discuss some of the many ways you can make the most of your 2018 dental insurance coverage before the end of the year and plan ahead to maximize your dental benefits in the year to come.
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Importance of Preventive Care<\/h2>\n

In most cases, preventive dentistry is covered 80 to 100% by dental insurance benefits. This means you\u2019ll have little to no out of pocket cost. Preventive dental care also dramatically reduces your risk for more advanced oral health concerns that receive less coverage from insurance providers. When you keep up with twice a year dental office appointments and thorough at-home hygiene, your smiles stays healthy and your out of pocket costs for dental care are minimized.<\/p>\n

Making the Most of Your Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to maximize your dental insurance benefits is to schedule two dental exams each year and work with an in-network dentist who agrees to charge fees within your plan\u2019s set treatment maximums. You should also keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n