{"id":375,"date":"2019-10-23T14:15:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T14:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2019-10-23T14:15:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T14:15:08","slug":"family-dentist-in-denton-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-denton-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Insurance Benefits: 5 Reasons to Use Them Before the End of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"person<\/a>Did you know that you could save hundreds of dollars by visiting your family dentist in Denton before they year is over? If your dental insurance plan runs on a traditional calendar year, be sure to get the most out of your monthly investment by getting the treatment you need while your insurance company is still paying for services. Read on to learn five reasons to schedule your routine checkup and cleaning today and save yourself from out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n

Your Yearly Maximum Hasn\u2019t Been Reached<\/h2>\n

Each year, your dental insurance company sets a maximum amount of money they\u2019ll pay for your dental work. Depending on your plan and provider, the amount can vary drastically, but the average maximum is about $1,000. On January first, your maximum may renew, meaning that any unused funding won\u2019t rollover. To boost your benefits and get the care you need without paying out-of-pocket costs, be sure to utilize the funding while it\u2019s still available.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve Met Your Deductible<\/h2>\n

Your deductible is the amount of money you need to pay to your dentist out of your own pocket before your insurance benefits will kick in and start contributing to your dental services. This fee varies from person to person and could be even higher if you visit an out-of-network dentist. A typical deductible is around $50 per year, which means you\u2019ll need to pay $50 out-of-pocket before your insurance will begin paying your dentist. This deductible starts over each year when your plan renews.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re Paying For Premiums<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re paying for insurance premiums, it\u2019s a good idea to make sure that those services are being used\u00a0if necessary. For example, there\u2019s no way of knowing if you need orthodontic treatment unless you visit your dentist in Denton for checkups. Unless you do, you won\u2019t be able to utilize the additional treatments you\u2019re paying to have covered.<\/p>\n

Avoiding Potential Fee Increases<\/h2>\n

Just like your apartment rent fluctuates every time you renew your lease, your dentist\u2019s office property rent does too. Plus, costs of materials and equipment change on a yearly basis for them\u00a0as well. With these raises in prices for your dentist comes higher fees, meaning larger copayments on your end. Because these rates could be higher next year, it\u2019s best to get the care you need now, while they\u2019re lower.<\/p>\n

Preventing Severe Dental Problems From Developing<\/h2>\n

A toothache typically won\u2019t just go away on its own. In fact, in most cases, oral health problems only get worse the longer you wait to get them treated. A simple cavity can progress into a severe toothache caused by an infection. That would mean instead of an easy and painless filling, you\u2019d need a root canal or even tooth extraction to treat the issue. When you keep up with your routine preventive care, you can save yourself from extreme discomfort and even preserve your monthly budget by avoiding costly dental treatments.<\/p>\n

When you call your dentist in Denton to schedule your routine checkup and cleaning today, you can save yourself from experiencing severe oral health problems and hefty out-of-pocket costs. Use your benefits before you lose them so you can have a stress-free, cavity-free holiday season.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Ted Dunson II graduated from one of the top four dental institutions in America, Baylor College of Dentistry. He understands how difficult it can be to navigate dental insurance benefits, which is why he will gladly help patients understand what treatments are and aren\u2019t covered by their provider. He also accepts most dental insurance and will even file with their insurance company, that way they don\u2019t have to deal with the paperwork. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning for the entire family, visit Southridge Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry\u2019s website<\/a> or call 940-566-4942.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that you could save hundreds of dollars by visiting your family dentist in Denton before they year is over? If your dental insurance plan runs on a traditional calendar year, be sure to get the most out of your monthly investment by getting the treatment you need while your insurance company is […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nFamily Dentist in Denton | Use Insurance Benefits Before January<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you haven\u2019t used your dental insurance benefits this year, you could lose them by January. 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