{"id":50,"date":"2019-12-14T20:15:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T20:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2020-01-29T20:16:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T20:16:02","slug":"family-dentist-in-goodlettsville-appointments-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/14\/family-dentist-in-goodlettsville-appointments-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Schedule Your Appointments for the New Year Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_63335416__1571752685_73782-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling in dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_63335416__1571752685_73782-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_63335416__1571752685_73782-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_63335416__1571752685_73782.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you visited your family dentist in\nGoodlettsville for a regular checkup? If you\u2019re like two-thirds of Americans,\nit has probably been more than a year. You\u2019re really missing out on all kinds\nof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/family-dentistry.html\">services<\/a>\nthat come at little or no cost to you if you have dental insurance. Speaking of\ninsurance, did you know that your annual maximum resets in January? That\u2019s a\nperfectly good reason to go ahead and schedule your next appointment for 2020\nnow. Keep reading to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Insurance Benefits Have Reset <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your annual maximum is the highest dollar amount that your\ninsurance company will pay for your dental care within the calendar year. For most\nplans, this resets in the new year. This means that come January, you will be\nable to undergo the procedures you need at a fraction of the cost that they\nwould normally be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, your deductible also resets in January, which\nis the amount you must pay before the insurance company steps in and begins\npaying for your care. On the bright side, dental deductibles are usually quite\nlow, often not more than $50. This can be easily covered at your next checkup. Once\nyour deductible is met, your insurance will start to at least partially pay for\nthe services you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Advantages of the Services Your Dentist Offers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist in Goodlettsville provides a wide variety of\nservices that are covered in part or full by your dental insurance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mouthguards. <\/strong>If you play sports, you need\nto protect your pearly whites from injury. This sturdy plastic tray is customized\nto fit snugly over your teeth to prevent harmful impact. <\/li><li><strong>Fluoride treatment. <\/strong>Fluoride is a\nnaturally occurring mineral that strengthens your teeth. If you\u2019re at a high\nrisk for tooth decay, your dentist can apply a topical fluoride treatment at\nyour next appointment. <\/li><li><strong>Checkups and cleanings. <\/strong>Regular appointments\ntwice a year can keep your teeth healthy and prevent problems like gum disease.\n<\/li><li><strong>Tooth-colored fillings. <\/strong>Your dentist can\nheal your cavity in a way that blends right in with the rest of your smile. <\/li><li><strong>Dental crowns. <\/strong>These porcelain or ceramic\ncoverings slip over a tooth to protect it from further damage or improve its appearance.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can see why it\u2019s the perfect time to schedule your\nnext dental appointment for 2020. Go ahead and make the call today! <\/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>\ngraduated top of her class from Meharry Medical College in Nashville with her\nDoctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then completed a dental residency at the\nUniversity of Tennessee\u2019s College of Dentistry, where she participated in rotations\nin areas like oral surgery, emergency dentistry, and family medicine. Her practice\noffers all the services listed above and more. To schedule your first\nappointment in 2020, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">click here<\/a> to visit\nher website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you visited your family dentist in Goodlettsville for a regular checkup? If you\u2019re like two-thirds of Americans, it has probably been more than a year. 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