{"id":366,"date":"2019-10-21T17:39:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T17:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2019-11-13T17:40:01","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T17:40:01","slug":"the-best-way-to-maximize-your-dental-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/the-best-way-to-maximize-your-dental-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Maximize Your Dental Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_258175423__1573666390_66161.jpg\" alt=\"Piggy bank and teeth\" class=\"wp-image-367\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_258175423__1573666390_66161.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_258175423__1573666390_66161-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_258175423__1573666390_66161-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the bad news:\nif you have dental insurance, your benefits are likely to expire at the end of\nthe year. That means if you haven\u2019t met or exceeded your yearly maximum, you\ncould miss out on the chance to save hundreds of dollars on dental treatment.\nIf you want to take advantage of your benefits, now is the time to do so. If\nyou\u2019re saying to yourself, \u201cI\u2019m not sure how to use my dental insurance\nbenefits before the end of the year,\u201d a dentist in Rockledge can point you in\nthe right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Get the Most Out of Your Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have dental insurance, at the very least you should be\nscheduling at least two dental exams and cleanings every year even if you don\u2019t\nneed any other form of dental care. Most policies will focus mainly on\npreventive services meant to stop cavities, gum disease and other oral health\nissues (that could potentially be expensive to treat) from happening in the\nfirst place; thus, biannual dental appointments will often be fully covered by your\nplan. This will usually still leave money for any necessary restorative work\nlike crowns and fillings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require root canal therapy or another procedure that\ncan take multiple appointments to complete, it\u2019s a good idea to get started\nwith the initial stages before the end of the year. That way, you\u2019ll be able to\nuse this year\u2019s insurance funds to cover some of the cost and save the\nremainder for when your benefits reset in 2020. Keep in mind that different\nservices receive different levels of coverage depending on your insurance\ncarrier, so you\u2019ll need to review your benefits carefully before making a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You Have an FSA or an HSA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients use HSAs (health savings accounts) and FSAs\n(flexible spending arrangements) to save on health costs, which generally\nincludes their dental care. While both kinds of accounts will let you set money\naside for specific medical expenses, they both work slightly differently. Typically,\nunused money in your HSA will roll over into the new year; on the other hand,\nyou will usually forfeit any remaining funds in an FSA, although in some cases there\nis a rollover limit of $500. In other words, you will want to go out of the way\nto use the money in your FSA similarly to how you would maximize your dental\ninsurance benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your benefits and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/patient-information.html\">talk to\nyour dentist<\/a> about your financial situation as well as the state of your\noral health. Together, you\u2019ll be able to come up with a plan that protects your\nsmile while saving as much money as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Premier Walk-In Dental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Premier Walk-In Dental, our dentists are ready to provide\na wide range of dental care services, whether you need to schedule a preventive\ncheckup or are suffering from a dental emergency. We accept many different\ndental insurance plans and are happy to offer CareCredit as an additional\nfinancing option. To schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call\n(321) 631-4334.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s the bad news: if you have dental insurance, your benefits are likely to expire at the end of the year. That means if you haven\u2019t met or exceeded your yearly maximum, you could miss out on the chance to save hundreds of dollars on dental treatment. 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