{"id":34,"date":"2020-11-12T02:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T02:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2020-12-12T02:48:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T02:48:21","slug":"maximize-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/12\/maximize-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Maximize Your Dental Benefits Before the Year Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Dental_Insurance_2__1605923113_62420.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35\" width=\"298\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Dental_Insurance_2__1605923113_62420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Dental_Insurance_2__1605923113_62420-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Dental_Insurance_2__1605923113_62420-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you one of the millions of Americans out there who has\ndental insurance? This monthly investment is a great way to set yourself up to\nget more affordable dental care, but there are additional ways for you to\nmaximize your coverage and get the most out of your money. Your dentist is here\nto help you out. Continue reading to learn about the best ways to maximize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental\ninsurance<\/a> benefits before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilize Preventive Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By seeing your dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and\ncheckups, you can prevent all sorts of oral issues. In addition to having your\nteeth professionally cleaned, your dentist will also check your mouth for\nexisting issues so that they can be treated early. This way, you can avoid more\ncostly and invasive procedures in the future. For example, if your dentist\nfinds a cavity now, you can have it treated now before you need a root canal or\nextraction. Both of which would be more expensive and probably won\u2019t be covered\nat as high of a percentage. The good news is that most dental insurance plans\ncover preventive care. This includes cleanings, exams, routine x-rays, and\nmore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Overall Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral health is more closely related to your overall\nhealth than you may thing. Patients who are suffering from gum disease are more\nlikely to suffer from other serious conditions in the body like heart disease,\ndiabetes, respiratory issues, and many more problems. Your dentist has the\nability to detect over 120 different health problems. By attending your dental checkups,\nyou have the possibility of preventing health issues that will cost you a lot\nof time and money in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose an In-Network Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a preferred provider organization (PPO) plan? If\nyou do, this means that you have the ability to see any provider that you\u2019d\nlike, even if they aren\u2019t in-network. Even though you may still get some\ncoverage for these visits to out-of-network providers, you will generally end\nup with higher out-of-pocket costs. For the most part, it is a better idea to\ngo with an in-network provider instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Your Flexible Spending Dollars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your\nemployer, you should be using these dollars before the year ends. Dental\nexpenses are usually eligible FSA healthcare expenses. FSAs reduce your taxable\nincome by putting aside money for healthcare purposes. When you are using\ntax-free dollars to pay for dental needs, you will be able to save more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review Your Dental Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the end of the year is coming up, it is an excellent time\nfor you to review your benefits again. If you know exactly what is covered\nunder your plan and when it resets, you will be able to make more informed\ndecisions. For most plans, benefits reset at the end of the year. You will be\nleft responsible for paying your deductible again on January 1. All remaining\nbenefits will go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating dental insurance can be a challenge, but by\ngaining a better understanding, you will be able to best maximize your\nbenefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/dr-christopher-duong.html\">Dr.\nChristopher Duong<\/a> is an experienced dentist who has been working in the\nfield for a decade. He earned his dental doctorate from the University of the\nPacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and has completed many continuing education\ncourses. His practice, Sunny Dental, is in-network with numerous popular insurance\nplans. For more information on dental insurance or to schedule an appointment\nin Lancaster, TX, visit his<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/contact.html\"> website<\/a> or call (469)\n765-8050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you one of the millions of Americans out there who has dental insurance? This monthly investment is a great way to set yourself up to get more affordable dental care, but there are additional ways for you to maximize your coverage and get the most out of your money. 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