{"id":36,"date":"2022-09-27T15:56:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T15:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2022-09-27T15:56:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T15:56:19","slug":"how-to-maximize-your-dental-insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/27\/how-to-maximize-your-dental-insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Maximize Your Dental Insurance Before the End of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling at dentist during biannual checkup\" class=\"wp-image-37\" width=\"318\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have dental insurance? Naturally, you want to utilize your coverage to the fullest \u2013 it benefits your smile and your wallet. Of course, that\u2019s easier said than done when you don\u2019t understand the fine print on your plan. While one isn\u2019t the same as the next, there are a few best practices that can help prevent your valuable dollars from going to waste. To learn a few ways to maximize your dental insurance benefits in 2022, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Your Second Biannual Checkup and Cleaning of 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since dental insurance is centered around prevention, the majority of providers cover two checkups and cleanings per year. If you miss one, you don\u2019t get a \u201cmakeup\u201d one the following year either. So, if you haven\u2019t already, now is the time to schedule your second visit of 2022! Not only will this help keep your oral health in pristine condition, but it will help prevent your benefits from going to waste as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Any Restorative Treatments That Are Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During your biannual checkup, your dentist might discover a cavity or early warning signs of gum disease. If they do, they\u2019ll explain their findings, discuss the available restorative solutions, and create your treatment plan. While you might initially think of postponing your treatments until after the new year, it would be better to schedule your appointment right away to meet your annual maximum. That way, none of your benefits go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget About Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Flexible Spending Account through your employer, then it\u2019s important to know that dental expenses are eligible. Like dental insurance, this benefit often resets at the start of the year, so there are only a few months left to utilize it! So, if you are unsure of how much is remaining in your account (or if you have one at all) don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your Human Resources Manager or whoever handles your benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since many dental insurance plans reset on January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, there are only a few months left to utilize your remaining benefits. So, don\u2019t wait \u2013 get in touch with your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/\">Healthy Smiles Dental Care<\/a> is proud to be a dental insurance-friendly practice. In fact, we happily accept Delta Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Guardian, and many other popular providers. As a result, we can help you understand your benefits <em>and <\/em>utilize them to the fullest! If you have a question about your coverage or it\u2019s been more than six months since your last dental checkup, then don\u2019t hesitate to schedule an appointment via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmileslansingdentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(517) 333-3160<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have dental insurance? Naturally, you want to utilize your coverage to the fullest \u2013 it benefits your smile and your wallet. Of course, that\u2019s easier said than done when you don\u2019t understand the fine print on your plan. 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