{"id":313,"date":"2019-11-14T21:06:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T21:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2019-11-25T13:46:36","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T13:46:36","slug":"how-to-save-money-with-your-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-with-your-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money with Your Dental Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Every year, millions of Americans miss out on billions worth\nof dental insurance benefits. The worst part is that many don\u2019t even know this\nis happening. Dental insurance can be confusing, but if you know how to play\nthe game, you can end up saving hundreds every year by using the benefits\nyou\u2019re already paying for. Thankfully, your dentist has provided some pro tips\nfor maximizing your benefits while minimizing your out-of-pocket spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remember Your Yearly Maximum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important number when it comes to your dental insurance\nis your yearly maximum. This is the amount of money your insurance plan is\nwilling to shell out for your dentistry in the upcoming year. Benefits are\ntypically around $1,000, and they completely reset on New Year\u2019s, whether\nthey\u2019re used or not. Only about 2.8% of Americans ever reach their maximum,\nwhich is why over 100 billion dollars\u2019 worth of dental insurance benefits get\nwasted every year. The key to saving your money is to know your maximum and to\nmake an effort to hit that number before 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mind Your Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another number to keep in mind is your deductible. This is\nan annual fee that unlocks your dental coverage for the year. You only have to\npay it once a year, but just like your maximum, this fee will reset at the end\nof 2019. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to wrap up any unfinished dental work you\nmight have like dental crowns, bridges, or root canals before the year is over,\nso you won\u2019t have to pay an additional deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Second Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists worldwide recommend biannual visits in order to\nkeep your mouth healthy. However, millions of Americans still only see their\ndentist once or none at all. When you\u2019re not seeing your dentist regularly,\nyou\u2019re wasting benefits you\u2019re already paying for, and you\u2019re putting your oral\nhealth at risk. Most insurance plans cover preventive visits like checkups and\ncleanings 100%, which is why these routine visits are a great way to cash in on\nyour benefits. So, have you been to the dentist twice this year? If not,\nschedule an appointment while it\u2019s still 2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Out for Changing Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike medical insurance, dental insurance plans can change\nrelatively frequently. But this usually occurs during the renewal period at the\nend of the year. Premiums could go up while benefits go down, which is why it\u2019s\nin your best interest to use your insurance while you still know the exact\nterms of your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to save money with your dental insurance<\/a>?\nUse these tips to take advantage of your benefits while keeping your smile\nhealthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Drew Vanderbrook is a friendly and caring dentist who\ntakes pride in creating exceptional experiences for his patients. He never\nwants finances to get in the way of quality care, which is why he accepts\ndental insurance and even has financing options for those without it. For any\nquestions, he can be reached through his website<\/a> or by phone\nat (214) 821-5200. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every year, millions of Americans miss out on billions worth of dental insurance benefits. The worst part is that many don\u2019t even know this is happening. Dental insurance can be confusing, but if you know how to play the game, you can end up saving hundreds every year by using the benefits you\u2019re already paying […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=313"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":315,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313\/revisions\/315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}