{"id":245,"date":"2017-11-05T05:51:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T05:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:54:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:54:15","slug":"dentist-in-keller-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/05\/dentist-in-keller-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice on Maximizing Your Dental Insurance From Your Dentist in Keller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_59448994__1502732563_56053-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A woman having a dental examination.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_59448994__1502732563_56053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_59448994__1502732563_56053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_59448994__1502732563_56053.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As the end of the year approaches, you probably have a lot of things on your mind, and using up your dental insurance benefits is likely not one of them. With holiday shopping and parties to think about, why would you be worried about your dental insurance? Your dentist in Keller explains why it\u2019s important and why it should be on your radar right now.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Dental Insurance Basics<\/h2>\n<p>Most dental plans use a calendar year system, which means that they start in January and end in December. This means that your dental insurance is about to run out for 2017. It\u2019s likely that you have a yearly maximum amount of dollars each year, and if you don\u2019t use them, they won\u2019t roll into 2018. If you have treatment that needs to be done, or you haven\u2019t had both of your cleaning and checkups for 2017, you\u2019ll be losing benefit dollars!<\/p>\n<p>Some plans have a yearly deductible to be met before treatment is paid for. If you have already paid 2017\u2019s deductible that\u2019s money you will save by having your treatment done this year instead of waiting until 2018 when it will renew again.<\/p>\n<p>Most plans will also cover most if not all of your cleaning and checkups, so if you haven\u2019t been twice this year you should schedule your appointment before the end of December.<\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Preventive Care<\/h2>\n<p>Your six month cleaning and checkups are your best defense against issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. By screening for these concerns twice each year, your dentist can detect them in their earliest stages, which allows you the opportunity to treat them with more effective and less costly procedures.<\/p>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/understanding-dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a> that covers most of the cost of your preventive appointments, with little out-of-pocket expense for you, it is in your best interest to visit your dentist twice per year.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have Questions About Your Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n<p>Every dental plan is unique, and sometimes it can be hard for patients to understand the intricacies of their own benefits. Your dentist\u2019s treatment coordinator is a great resource for helping you navigate and maximize your benefit dollars. Be sure to touch base with them now so you can determine if there\u2019s any treatment or appointments you should schedule before the end of December.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sheri McIntosh has been taking great care of patients with high quality dentistry for over a decade. She provides a level of service at her practice that is second to none, and patients love the personalized attention they receive when the come to Distinguished Dental.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to contact Dr. McIntosh, she can be reached through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/contact.html\">her website<\/a> or by calling 817-337-8300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the end of the year approaches, you probably have a lot of things on your mind, and using up your dental insurance benefits is likely not one of them. With holiday shopping and parties to think about, why would you be worried about your dental insurance? 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