{"id":6,"date":"2019-11-11T16:11:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T16:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2019-12-11T16:14:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:14:08","slug":"dental-insurance-maximize-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/11\/dental-insurance-maximize-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Facts to Know to Get the Most Out of Your Dental Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_112494558__1576080704_30201-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"stack of cash\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_112494558__1576080704_30201-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_112494558__1576080704_30201-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_112494558__1576080704_30201.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone if the thought of navigating your\ndental insurance coverage and benefits stresses you out. With the right\nknowledge, you can get the most out of your policy while keeping your oral\nhealth in tip-top shape. The only issue is, since your plan restarts on January\n1<sup>st<\/sup>, you\u2019ll need to act quickly to get the treatment you need before\nit\u2019s too late. Read on for 4 facts about dental insurance that can help you\nsave money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Yearly Maximum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a 12-month timeframe, your dental insurance sets a capped\namount that they will contribute to your treatments and procedure, called the\nmaximum. The average amount is between $1,000 and $1,500, meaning that your\ndental policy won\u2019t pay more than that to your dentalcare provider. However, if\nyou don\u2019t utilize all of it before January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, you\u2019ll be allowing money\nto fall back into the pocket of your insurance provider instead of using it to\noptimize your oral health. So, it\u2019s best to either meet or exceed your yearly\nmaximum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Waste Your Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to your maximum, your dental insurance also sets an\nannual deductible. This is a set amount of fees that you have to pay out of\nyour own pocket before your benefits will kick in. The average deductible is\nabout $50, and once you pay it, you won\u2019t have to pay it again until January 1<sup>st<\/sup>\nrolls around. Instead of letting your deductible go to waste by putting off\nimportant dental treatments until after your policy restarts, avoid\nout-of-pocket costs by getting all the procedures you need by the new year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilize Covered Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dental policies include two covered checkups and\ncleanings from your dentist every six months. That\u2019s because they want to\nencourage patients to get the small problems treated before they become more\nsevere, resulting in the need for more costly and invasive treatments. During\nyour semi-annual appointments, your dentist will examine your mouth for signs\nof serious conditions such as oral cancer and gum disease. They\u2019ll also\nprofessionally remove tartar and plaque from your gumline and between your\nteeth, keeping cavities from developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Oral Health Problems Sooner Rather Than Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dental insurance provider wants to reward you for being\nproactive about taking care of your oral health issues, that\u2019s why they structure\ncoverage based on a 100-80-50 model. What that means is that they cover 100\npercent of preventive care, including your two checkups and cleanings each\nyear, 80 percent of basic treatments like cavity fillings, and 50 percent of\nmajor procedures such as root canal therapy. To save yourself from hefty\nout-of-pocket costs, it\u2019s best to take care of issues while they require\nminimally-invasive and easier treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/new-patients.html\">dental insurance\ncoverage<\/a> or policy, the best place to start is at your dentist\u2019s office.\nThey\u2019ll be able to walk you through the basics and get you in touch with your\nprovider so you can ask any questions that are on your mind. Utilizing your\nbenefits before January 1<sup>st<\/sup> rolls around can save you hundreds of\ndollars while ensuring that your mouth stays healthy and happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nancy Cabansag has been providing her patients with\nstate-of-the-art dental care for over 17 years. She focuses on devoting\nattention and time to everyone that walks through her doors, so she can best\nunderstand and treat the issues they\u2019re facing. She strives to make each of her\npatients\u2019 visits relaxing and pleasant, so they don\u2019t have to stress about\ntaking care of their oral health. Her office is proud to be in-network with\nmost major PPO plans as well. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup\nand cleaning, visit Encore Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 817-561-2161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re not alone if the thought of navigating your dental insurance coverage and benefits stresses you out. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your policy while keeping your oral health in tip-top shape. 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