It is important to use your dental insurance benefits before
the end of the calendar year. Dental
benefits are “use it or lose it” and un-used benefits will not roll over into
the next year. Here are 3 great
reasons to use your insurance benefits before year end:
1) Saves you Money in the Long Term
If you are in need of significant dental treatment you can
spread out the work over two years. Dental insurances have small yearly
maximums that haven’t changed much in 20
years (often $1000-1500). If you have many needs, utilize the benefits
for this year and then when they reset you can continue your work in January
2014. Addressing dental problems now
rather than putting off treatment can prevent the problems from getting worse
and more expensive!
2) Deductibles don’t carry over
If you have met your deductible for 2013, completing any
unfinished dentistry this year will save you money. If you wait until 2014, you will have to meet
another deductible before your insurance begins coverage.
3) You pay monthly premiums, take advantage of the benefits
If you are paying a premium each month for dental insurance
then you should take advantage of a dental visit today! Many dental insurances include dental exams
and cleanings as a 100% or near 100% coverage benefit. If you are not taking advantage of these
free or nearly free benefits you are leaving money on the table. Dental exams with x-rays allow us to diagnose
cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and other dental problems. Dental issues are always less invasive and
less expensive when discovered early.
Call today to schedule your dental appointment and utilize
those benefits! (816) 252-3545
