Dental insurance helps numerous patients and their loved ones receive the necessary care. However, dental insurance typically doesn’t carry over from one year to the next, meaning you will lose unused benefits once they expire. Each calendar year, benefits reset, so now is a great time to use your benefits before the year ends.
If you have any benefits left, here’s how you can use them.
1. Save Money on Dental Treatments You Need
Treatments like crowns or dental implants are perfect for maximizing your benefits. Depending on what benefits you have left, you can have the majority of the procedure covered and only pay for a small amount of the costs. You can even have some procedures done before the year’s end and continue the procedure after the calendar year begins again when your benefits reset. Though it’s not always possible to divide your procedure into different phases, your dentist can speak with you about this option.
2. Get Preventive Care and Check for Problems
If you don’t need a specific treatment, you can use your remaining benefits toward preventive dental care. Preventive treatments––such as fluoride and sealants, cleanings, and x-rays––are essential for maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Not only do they prevent issues from occurring, but they also help your dentist discover diseases, like tooth decay and periodontal disease, in the early stages. Caring for dental issues before they progress minimizes future problems and lowers the overall cost of treatment.
3. Schedule Your Kalaheo Dentist Appointment Before January 2023
Schedule an appointment with our Kalaheo dental office today if you haven’t used up all your dental insurance benefits for this year. Our kind and helpful staff will get you in as soon as possible so we can care for your smile and help you maximize your dental benefits.
Kalaheo Dental Group is always here to treat your family’s smiles. We offer comprehensive dentistry, from cosmetic dentistry and implants to tooth restorations and Invisalign. Our dental team is also proud to provide tele-dentistry! With tele-dentistry, you can speak with one of our Kalaheo dentists from the comfort and safety of your home.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our dental office!