{"id":702,"date":"2019-10-21T15:32:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T15:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=702"},"modified":"2019-10-21T15:32:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T15:32:25","slug":"have-dental-benefits-take-advantage-your-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/21\/have-dental-benefits-take-advantage-your-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Dental Benefits? Take Advantage of Your Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You are a savvy shopper. You know a good deal on something\nyou need when you see one, and you are smart enough to pounce on it at just the\nright time, giving you optimal savings. Then, once you\u2019ve purchased the item,\nyou make sure that you use it. Otherwise what was the point of buying it in the\nfirst place? This scenario may seem ridiculous, but are you leaving money on\nthe table when it comes to your smile? If you have dental insurance, and if you\nstill need a routine\ncheckup and cleaning<\/a> appointment or other necessary dental work, then you should\nget it done as soon as possible before then end of the year. In this post, you\u2019ll\nlearn how to take advantage of your insurance and get the most out of your\ncoverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How is dental insurance different from medical insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although some preventive visits are encouraged with medical\ninsurance, the primary focus for coverage is on the treatment<\/em> of existing\nproblems. In contrast, dental insurance predominantly covers preventive care,\nwhich includes a dental cleaning and checkup, oral cancer screening, and fluoride\ntreatment. In fact, many dental insurance plans cover these appointment in\nfull, meaning that you have no out-of-pocket costs whatsoever for these routine\nsemiannual appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are preventive services so important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some medical issues that can eventually work themselves\nout without professional intervention, dental problems only get worse with\ntime. So if you have a cavity, for example, it will just become more and more\nadvanced the longer you wait to get treatment. That\u2019s why you should visit your\ndentist every six months. This appointment helps you avoid oral problems before\nthey even have a chance to begin or at least allows you catch them early on,\nwhen it is easier and cheaper to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does dental insurance carry over to the new year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the new calendar year, your benefits reset, giving you\ntwo checkup and cleaning appointments. Unfortunately, unused dental insurance benefits\ndo not carry over into the following year. If you do not take advantage of your\nbenefits, you lose them. You\u2019ve already paid your monthly premiums, and you\nmight as well get your money\u2019s worth by visiting the dentist on a regular\nbasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I use my dental insurance benefits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that maximizing your dental insurance\nbenefits entails simply visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning. This small\nstep ensures that your smile stays healthy for the long term, allowing you to\nsave significant money now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as you wouldn\u2019t want to spend money on a product and then never use it, you don\u2019t want to pay for dental insurance and then not use it to your greatest advantage. Don’t waste your benefits through these simple appointments. By keeping up with your routine visits, you\u2019ll be more likely to ward off serious oral problems and retain a confident, healthy smile for many years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Juno Beach Smiles has been serving families in the area for many years. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Greg Riley<\/a> takes over 200 hours of continuing education courses to keep his skills sharp and updated with the most innovative technology and techniques. Dr. Duane Keuning<\/a> trains with prestigious organizations like the Dawson Institute, Spear Institute, and Rosenthal Institute, so you can be sure that you\u2019re getting the highest quality of care. To schedule an appointment at Juno Beach Smiles, you can call (561) 622-7243 or click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\r\n