{"id":114,"date":"2019-10-08T16:19:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T16:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2019-11-08T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T16:26:04","slug":"the-clock-is-ticking-dont-let-your-dental-insurance-go-to-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/08\/the-clock-is-ticking-dont-let-your-dental-insurance-go-to-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"The Clock is Ticking \u2013 Don\u2019t Let Your Dental Insurance Go to Waste!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Although it may be hard to believe, we\u2019re rapidly approaching\nthe end of another calendar year. If you\u2019re like most people, then you\u2019re doing\nyour best to finalize any unfinished business before 2020 rolls in. On your\nto-do list, it\u2019s important to also add a visit to your dentist in Tyler for a cleaning\nand checkup. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll learn how this will help to\nmaximize your dental\ninsurance<\/a> and why it\u2019s critical that you take action now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Now is the Time to Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most dental insurance companies, coverage resets on\nJanuary 1st<\/sup> of the new year, and at that time, any benefits\nremaining from the previous 12 months will usually be lost. In rare cases where\ncoverage is extended, the benefits are limited at best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have unfinished dental work, you\u2019re behind on\nreceiving semi-annual care or you have an existing problem, now is the time to\ntake action by contacting a dentist to get in for an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Unfortunate Category to be Part of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the average person with dental insurance has access to\nover $1,200 of care each year, many of them don\u2019t come close to reaching their\ncoverage maximum. In fact, statistics show that the majority only use around\n$323 of care annually. That means that a significant portion of the money spent\nmonthly to maintain benefits is being wasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this identifies your current situation, is all hope lost?\nThankfully, the answer is, \u201cNo.\u201d That\u2019s because a visit to a local dentist can\nmake the world of difference. Better yet, by acting now, you can avoid having\nto pay another deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Other Benefits of Receiving a Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have much to gain by visiting a dentist for preventive\ncare. By being proactive, here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n