{"id":647,"date":"2020-01-05T12:52:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T12:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=647"},"modified":"2020-02-14T12:55:09","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T12:55:09","slug":"dentist-hulen-renewed-insurance-benefits-new-year-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/dentist-hulen-renewed-insurance-benefits-new-year-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Renewed Insurance Benefits To See a Dentist In the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Happy<\/a>Every January 1st<\/sup>, millions of Americans make resolutions improve some area of their life, and it\u2019s usually their general health and wellness. Unfortunately, however, studies show that more than 90% don\u2019t achieve their goal. This year, why not make it easier and improve your oral health instead? Especially since your dental insurance benefits just renewed! Many people fail to use their insurance before it expires at the end of the year, which means they lose hundreds in benefits. That\u2019s why now is the perfect time to see dentist in Hulen – by scheduling early in the year, you\u2019ll ensure that you use (instead of lose) your insurance in 2020. Keep reading to learn about some of the services you could pursue in the new year and how dental insurance typically covers them. But keep in mind – each plan is different, so you\u2019ll want to check your individual benefits first. Learn more below!<\/p>\n

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A Checkup and Cleaning<\/h2>\n

As far as your oral health goes, prevention is the name of the game. That\u2019s why most insurance plans cover checkups and cleanings at 80% to 100%. They know that people who schedule these visits twice a year need less major dental work than those who don\u2019t. By having a dentist<\/a> regularly monitor your teeth and gums, you\u2019ll greatly lower your risk of severe cavities, gum disease, and painful emergencies like toothaches.<\/p>\n

Unfinished Treatment<\/h2>\n

If you still have treatment that needs to be completed (or hasn\u2019t been started yet), this is a great time to schedule it. Each insurance plans sets aside a certain amount of money each year for your dental work called an annual maximum, which is typically between $750 and $1,500 per person. Right now you have an \u201cuntouched\u201d annual maximum, but you\u2019ll lose it if you don\u2019t use it by the end of the year, so you may as well get the dental work you need.<\/p>\n

Here are how many plans cover minor and major dental work:<\/p>\n