{"id":990,"date":"2019-09-09T11:40:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T11:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=990"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"dublin-dentist-maximize-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dublin-dentist-maximize-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Year\u2019s Almost Over \u2013 Here\u2019s How to Maximize Your Dental Insurance!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/young-man-thinking.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"991\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=991\" class=\"wp-image-991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/young-man-thinking.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/young-man-thinking-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/young-man-thinking-768x910.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like this year has gone by like the blink of an\neye. So as the end of the year rapidly approaches, if you haven\u2019t taken full\nadvantage of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/insurance--financing.html\">dental\ninsurance<\/a>, time is quickly dissipating. The good news is that if you act\nnow, you can still reap some benefits. Read on to learn how a visit to your\ndentist in Dublin for preventive care is super advantageous and why now is the\ntime to act!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Preventive Care is So Vital to Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, for many people, their first trip to the\ndentist is in response to a problem that has arisen. Your relationship with\nyour dentist doesn\u2019t have to start that way, though. By taking the more\nproactive route and visiting semi-annually for preventive care, which includes\na professional cleaning and careful examination, you can work to maintain your\noral health instead of having to search for last-minute remedies for issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It\u2019s Important to Visit Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dental insurance companies place a cap on their yearly\ncontributions to dental procedures, which is around $1,000 per person, per\nyear. That means that if you procrastinate about taking care of issues in a\ntimely manner, the out-of-pocket cost to restore your oral health could exceed\nyour yearly maximum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also keep in mind the fact that each year your\ndental insurance renews. For most companies, this will be around the first part\nof the new year, with no rollover coverage. Thus, any benefits that you haven\u2019t\nused will be lost. This can serve as a form of double jeopardy because you\u2019ll\nnot only miss out on the preventive perks, but you\u2019ll also be wasting your\nmonthly investment to maintain your coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revamping Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to providing a way to protect your wallet, here\nare some other significant benefits of visiting your dentist before the year\nends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It\u2019s like having a fresh new start to your oral\nhealth.<\/li><li>Taking care of your oral health also contributes\nto better total wellness.<\/li><li>It\u2019s a great way to receive some expert tips from\nyour dentist to improve your dental wellness.<\/li><li>It provides you an opportunity to ask your\ndentist any questions you may have.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The health of your mouth, teeth and gums is of the utmost\nimportance. So take this opportunity to reach out to your local dentist to schedule\na visit today. By acting now, you\u2019ll have a bright oral health future ahead of\nyou!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dental health in the Dublin community, Dr. Eric Buck is a trusted fixture. A graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, he is passionate about helping each patient he sees experience superb dental health. An active professional who is affiliated with such organizations as the Spear Education Society and the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Buck provides top-notch dental care at Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like this year has gone by like the blink of an eye. So as the end of the year rapidly approaches, if you haven\u2019t taken full advantage of your dental insurance, time is quickly dissipating. 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