{"id":79,"date":"2018-10-12T12:48:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T12:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2019-09-13T16:04:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T16:04:58","slug":"2018-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/12\/2018-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your 2018 Dental Insurance Benefits Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalDid you know the leading reason patients avoid the dentist isn\u2019t time, fear, or inconvenience \u2013 it\u2019s financing. More people said they skipped dental appointments because they couldn\u2019t afford treatment than any other reason, including dental phobias. While most dentists do their utmost to offer affordable dentistry services, patients can rely more on their dental insurance policies to offset the costs of care. In fact, the easiest way to maximize your dental insurance benefits is to keep up with your six month dental exams and teeth cleaning appointments. In this post, we\u2019ll discuss some of the ways you can make the most of your dental insurance coverage<\/a> before the end of the plan year.
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Importance of Preventive Dental Care<\/h2>\n

The first thing you should do to maximize insurance is visit our dental office twice a year. These six month exams are typically covered between 80 and 100% by your dental insurance plan. That means your out of pocket costs will be minimal. Preventive dental appointments are also the best way to keep your smile healthy and avoid the need for more advanced, costly, dentistry services that receive lower percentages of dental insurance coverage.<\/p>\n

Tips for Maximizing Your Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n

In addition to visiting the dental office very six months for checkups and teeth cleanings, you should also keep the following tips in mind to ensure you make the most of your insurance coverage:<\/p>\n