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Do you have dental insurance? Since you pay for your policy month after month, it makes sense to use it to the fullest. It has the potential to provide you with low-cost preventive care, and it can help you out when your smile needs some restorative TLC. But how exactly can you maximize your dental insurance benefits? Here are five useful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is common for dental insurance policies to cover two routine preventive appointments each year. Usually, patients have to pay nothing out of pocket for these visits. If you have not yet attended your second cleaning and checkup of 2022, now is the time to get it on the books. Scheduling it as soon as possible can help you secure a time slot that fits in with your busy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Up with Recommended Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is possible that your checkup will reveal decay or gum\ndisease. If it does, be sure to receive any recommended follow-up care as soon\nas possible. Insurance usually covers about 80% of the cost of minor\nrestorative care, such as fillings, while it only covers around 50% of the cost\nof more extensive treatments. Addressing problems sooner rather than later can\nhelp you save money and maximize your insurance benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that Benefits Reset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many dental insurance plans operate on a calendar-year\nbasis. If you have already taken care of your deductible for this year, you can\nnow take full advantage of your benefits and pay as little as possible out of\npocket for recommended services. However, if you wait until 2023 to schedule an\nappointment, you will have to start all over with your deductible. Acting now\ncan allow you to avoid letting your current benefits disappear unused!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Your Annual Maximum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental insurance plans usually have an annual maximum, which\nis a limit for how much the insurance company will pay out for approved\nservices within a 12-month period. Since we are drawing close to the end of\n2022, now is the perfect time to use up the remainder of this year\u2019s maximum if\nthere are any procedures that you have been putting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you require a major service that will exceed the\namount of your annual maximum? Try scheduling part of it for 2022 and the rest\nfor 2023. You will thereby be able to use two annual maximums rather than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Nicholas Mueller<\/a> (just call him Dr. Nick!) earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota and his dental doctorate at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is a current, active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Wisconsin Dental Association, and the International Association of Orthodontics. To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry at Shorewood Family Dentistry, visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 414-332-8150.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you have dental insurance? Since you pay for your policy month after month, it makes sense to use it to the fullest. It has the potential to provide you with low-cost preventive care, and it can help you out when your smile needs some restorative TLC. But how exactly can you maximize your dental insurance benefits? 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