{"id":340,"date":"2024-10-18T17:52:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T17:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=340"},"modified":"2024-11-15T17:56:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T17:56:11","slug":"annual-admissions-why-you-should-use-your-dental-benefits-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/18\/annual-admissions-why-you-should-use-your-dental-benefits-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Admissions: Why You Should Use Your Dental Benefits Now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that October has arrived, folks are looking forward to a busy holiday season full of end-of-year celebrations. It\u2019s important not to forget about your oral health when you\u2019re making schedules for get-togethers with family or friends or putting together your travel itineraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s been a while since your last standard checkup or you\u2019ve been procrastinating some other procedure<\/a>, the end of the year is often an ideal time to get dental work done. This is especially true if you carry a dental insurance policy. Continue reading to learn 3 convincing reasons why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Consideration #1: Expiring Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it can vary, most dental insurance plans typically start over fresh on the first day of the new year. On January 1, you can expect your policy to begin counting your annual maximum and deductibles for the new cycle. If your provider offers a set dollar amount that they contribute to your services each year that you haven\u2019t yet met, it\u2019s a good idea to get the treatments you need before your cycle restarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, any unused funds won\u2019t carry over, and there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll get the same maximum amount next year if the rules change. Plus, since you\u2019re nearing the end of the current cycle, you\u2019re more likely to have already met your annual deductible, which must be paid for benefits to kick in. Therefore, it\u2019s better to use what\u2019s available to you now before it\u2019s gone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consideration #2: Practicing Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and oral injuries usually don\u2019t resolve themselves. In fact, they tend only to get worse the longer they go unaddressed. That\u2019s why your dentist recommends visiting them every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning. It allows them to monitor your condition and spot any early signs of cavities or gingivitis before they can progress into more serious problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, many dental insurance plans cover 80% to 100% of preventative care services, but only 50% of major procedures like root canals or dental crowns. By scheduling your next examination before your policy restarts in 2025, you can potentially save your wallet and your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consideration #3: Avoiding Unnecessary Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most dental policies include a deductible that must be met when the new coverage cycle begins before coverage starts. Then, there\u2019s usually also a co-pay included for each visit to your dentist. Even if you\u2019ve met the deductible for the year, you\u2019ll still need to pay for each appointment you attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be advantageous to schedule any procedures you need before the year ends so you pay only your current co-pay. If you delay, you risk paying a higher dollar amount if your insurance policy changes unexpectedly in addition to your new year\u2019s deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there are several great reasons to schedule your next dental appointment this fall before the new year begins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jonathan Aguilar enjoys helping patients learn how to build and maintain healthy, happy smiles. He earned his dental doctorate at Texas A&M Health Science Center at Baylor College of Dentistry and has worked in corporate, non-profit, and private sectors. Now, he offers a wide array of services to meet all your family\u2019s oral healthcare needs conveniently under one roof. He combines an honest and respectful approach with state-of-the-art equipment to implement individualized treatments for accurate, long-lasting results. You can request an appointment on the website<\/a> or by calling (940) 566-5332.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that October has arrived, folks are looking forward to a busy holiday season full of end-of-year celebrations. It\u2019s important not to forget about your oral health when you\u2019re making schedules for get-togethers with family or friends or putting together your travel itineraries. Whether it\u2019s been a while since your last standard checkup or you\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":343,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/340\/revisions\/343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}