{"id":205,"date":"2019-10-24T13:28:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2019-11-11T13:28:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T13:28:54","slug":"dentist-in-kittanning-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/24\/dentist-in-kittanning-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most of Your Dental Insurance Before Year\u2019s End"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_72439889__1___1573478744_64404.jpg\" alt=\"Dental insurance form\" class=\"wp-image-206\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_72439889__1___1573478744_64404.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_72439889__1___1573478744_64404-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_72439889__1___1573478744_64404-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re paying for\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a>, it would be a waste of money to let your\nbenefits reset at the end of the year without having taken full advantage of\nthem. If you haven\u2019t visited your dentist in Kittanning at least twice this\nyear, or if there\u2019s a certain treatment or procedure that could help you better\nprotect your smile, now could be your last chance to get the most out of your\nplan before December 31st arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Use Dental Insurance Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You could potentially save hundreds of dollars by using your\ndental insurance by the end of the year. Here are a few reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There\u2019s most likely a limit on how much your\ninsurance company will pay for your treatment each year. If there\u2019s money left,\nit doesn\u2019t roll over. Basically, if you don\u2019t use it, you\u2019ll lose it!<\/li><li>You\u2019ll have to pay a deductible (out of pocket\ncost) before your insurance kicks in. The deductible\u2019s good for the rest of the\nyear, but once the calendar resets, you\u2019ll have to pay it again.<\/li><li>If you\u2019ve paid the premiums, your plan likely\ncovers at least two regular checkups and cleanings each year, but it doesn\u2019t\nsave you money unless you schedule those appointments.<\/li><li>There\u2019s a chance that certain treatments that\nare covered by your policy this year will be cut at the beginning of the new\nyear, so it\u2019s better to use the benefits while they last.<\/li><li>The longer oral health problems like cavities\nand gum disease are ignored, the worse damage they do in the long run. More\nexpensive treatments might become necessary as a result. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Be Sure That You\u2019re Making the Most of Your Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to call your insurer and ask about the\ncurrent state of your benefits. Which ones have you already used? Which ones\nare still available? Do they know what changes you can expect in next year\u2019s\npolicy? Will the current plan cover certain treatments like veneers or braces? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re familiar with your benefits, the next step on\nyour to-do list should be \u201ccall a dentist near me!\u201d (This is especially\nimportant if you haven\u2019t had two checkups yet this year.) During your\nappointment, ask about the state of your dental health as well as that of any\nother eligible family member. Once you have a firm gasp on what you need and\nwhat benefits you\u2019re entitled to, you can start planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The most important\nthing to remember is that while dental insurance can potentially save you a lot\nof money, that\u2019s only if you actually use it. The clock is ticking, and time is\nrunning out to maximize your benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ray Voller is a Master of the Academy of General\nDentistry and a member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association. In addition to\npreventive dentistry, his interests include dental restorations, orthodontics,\nand TMJ treatment. His practice is happy to accept all kinds of dental\ninsurance plans. To schedule an appointment at his practice, Voller Dentistry,\nvisit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or\ncall (724) 543-4948.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re paying for dental insurance, it would be a waste of money to let your benefits reset at the end of the year without having taken full advantage of them. 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