{"id":172,"date":"2019-11-17T19:23:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-17T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2019-12-06T19:28:42","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T19:28:42","slug":"your-dental-insurance-the-time-to-use-it-is-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/17\/your-dental-insurance-the-time-to-use-it-is-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dental Insurance: The Time to Use It Is Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_139369572__1536607708_56373-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Family smiling\" class=\"wp-image-173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_139369572__1536607708_56373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_139369572__1536607708_56373-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_139369572__1536607708_56373.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, $152 billion in dental insurance benefits are\nwasted. These are hard-earned dental dollars that people are paying for dental\ninsurance. The worst part is that they don\u2019t even know what they\u2019re missing out\non! Dental insurance can be confusing, but if you know how to use it, you can\nsave yourself hundreds while keeping your smile as healthy as possible. Read on\nto learn how you can save money by taking advantage of your plan while it\u2019s\nstill 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Yearly Maximum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your yearly maximum is the most that your dental insurance\nis willing to pay for your dental care in the upcoming year. This number will\nusually be around $1,000 to $1,250. Once the year ends, these benefits will reset\nwhether you\u2019ve used them or not. That means any part of your maximum that is\nunused will be gone forever. The key to taking full advantage of your insurance\nbenefits is to know your maximum and to work hard to reach it before 2020 is\nhere. That way, you won\u2019t leave any hard-earned benefits on the table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Your Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important number to remember when it comes to your\ndental insurance is your deductible. This is a fee paid annually that unlocks\nyour dental coverage for the upcoming year. However, just like your maximum,\nyour deductible will reset when the clock strikes midnight on December 31<sup>st<\/sup>.\nSo, once you\u2019ve paid it, it\u2019s in your best interest to wrap up any unfinished\ndental work before 2020 so you won\u2019t have to pay an additional fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Another Dental Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millions of Americans only see their dentist once a year, or\neven none at all. This poor habit is not only putting people at risk for oral\nhealth problems, but if they have insurance, they\u2019re also wasting money. Most\ndental insurance plans will cover preventive visits like routine checkups 100%,\nwhich makes these appointments a great way to cash in on your benefits. If you\nhaven\u2019t seen your dentist for a second time this year, schedule a visit to get\ncloser to your maximum before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Out for Changing Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, it\u2019s important to know that unlike medical\ninsurance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/new-patients.html\">dental\ninsurance<\/a> can change frequently. However, this will usually occur during\nthe renewal period at the end of the year. Whether your premiums go up, or your\nbenefits go down, it\u2019s a good idea to utilize your insurance plan while you\nknow its exact terms in 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to start saving money on dentistry like a pro?\nRemember these tips to keep your mouth healthy and your pocketbook full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Deborah Bishop has decades of dental experience and a\npassion for comprehensive care. She never wants patients to miss out on quality\ndentistry because of finances, which is why she is in-network with a variety of\nplans. For any questions, she can be reached through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at\n(256) 882-5161. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Each year, $152 billion in dental insurance benefits are wasted. These are hard-earned dental dollars that people are paying for dental insurance. The worst part is that they don\u2019t even know what they\u2019re missing out on! Dental insurance can be confusing, but if you know how to use it, you can save yourself hundreds while keeping your smile as healthy as possible. 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