{"id":201,"date":"2022-11-10T08:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2022-12-03T09:00:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T09:00:47","slug":"maximize-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/10\/maximize-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dental_Insurance_6__1664407467_18520.jpg\" alt=\"Dental insurance form\" class=\"wp-image-202\" width=\"264\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dental_Insurance_6__1664407467_18520.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dental_Insurance_6__1664407467_18520-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dental_Insurance_6__1664407467_18520-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance is a monthly investment that can help you save on oral healthcare. While it may not be your favorite thing to spend your time thinking about, you can save a lot when it comes to caring for your smile. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a> doesn\u2019t work exactly as health insurance does, so it can be challenging to navigate at first. Here are some tips to help you fully maximize your benefits and get the most out of your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Two Cleanings &amp; Checkups Each Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t already seeing your dentist every six months for cleanings and checkups, you aren\u2019t even close to fully maximizing your benefits. By attending these regular appointments, you can prevent the development of oral health issues. Your hygienist will thoroughly clean your teeth, and your dentist will take a look to ensure that you don\u2019t have existing dental issues that need to be addressed. By catching small issues now, you may be able to avoid costly, more invasive procedures in the future. For instance, if your dentist treats a cavity with a filling, you may be able to avoid root canal therapy or an extraction later on. Your dental health and overall health go hand-in-hand. By seeing your dentist for cleanings and checkups, you can prevent gum disease and overall health problems that will require additional time and money to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose an In-Network Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a PPO plan, this gives you the ability to choose any dentist you\u2019d like, even if they aren\u2019t on your list of \u201cin-network\u201d dentists. By choosing an in-network dentist, however, you will likely benefit from increased coverage, therefore resulting in lower out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Dental Work You\u2019ve Been Putting Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been putting off getting your new filling or replacing that dental crown that\u2019s fallen out, now is the time to do so. By using this year\u2019s benefits, you can avoid having to pay more thanks to your deductible which will be renewed in January. When you keep up with your smile, you will save yourself, discomfort, time, and a lot of money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review Your Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of the calendar year will be here before you know it, so there is no better time to look over your dental benefits again. By knowing exactly what is covered under your plan and when it will reset, you will be able to better maximize your coverage. For most insurance plans, the benefits reset at the end of the calendar year. This means that you will be responsible for paying your deductible again when January rolls around. Any remaining benefits will not carry over to 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need some assistance when it comes to understanding your dental insurance plan, talk to your dental team This way, you can work to maximize your dental insurance benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Deidra Harrison-McClain<\/a> is an experienced dentist serving the Goodlettsville community. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Meharry Medical College in Nashville where she was at the top of her class. Later, she earned the valuable opportunity to complete a dental residency through the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, participating in rotations in the areas of Anesthesia, Family Medicine, Oral Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Operating Room Dentistry. For more information on dental insurance or to schedule an appointment, visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (615) 819-1644.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental insurance is a monthly investment that can help you save on oral healthcare. While it may not be your favorite thing to spend your time thinking about, you can save a lot when it comes to caring for your smile. 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