{"id":46,"date":"2017-12-16T00:43:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-16T00:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2017-12-16T00:43:11","modified_gmt":"2017-12-16T00:43:11","slug":"dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/16\/dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Your 2017 Dental Insurance Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"InsuranceAs the year draws to a close, you and your family likely have a lot on your to do lists, but we want to recommend you add one more thing \u2013 a trip to the dentist. If you haven\u2019t already been to the dentist two times this year for checkups or you just want to find out more about using up any remaining annual dental insurance benefits, you still have time to schedule a consultation with your trusted dental practice before the end of your plan year. Make the most of your 2017 dental insurance<\/a> benefits with a dental consultation today.
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Preventive Care \u2013 We Have You Covered<\/h2>\n

The majority of dental benefit plans cover the cost of preventive appointments completely, so the easiest way to maximize the investment you make in your dental insurance is visiting the dentist twice a year. During these preventive checkups, your dentist and team will screen for warning signs of common oral health concerns like tooth decay, gum disease, TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, and oral cancer. By diagnosing these oral health issues in their earliest stages, we\u2019re able to prevent the majority of major dental concerns before they happen. That means you\u2019ll receive preventive treatment that is covered by insurance and reduce your risk for more advanced oral health concerns that that are covered at lower percentages by your insurance plan.<\/p>\n

Complete Advanced Therapies & Avoid Fee Increases<\/h2>\n

Before the end of the year, finish up any treatment plans you\u2019ve already started. It\u2019s always best to finalize restorative dentistry services before your oral health concerns progress. When the dental benefit plan year ends, there may be fee increases and covered treatments can change, so if you\u2019ve already gotten started, you may want to finish up your smile repair. However, if you\u2019ve already received your plan\u2019s maximum annual coverage, it may be better to wait until 2018 to finish up your treatment plan that way you can make the most of your plan\u2019s annual maximum.<\/p>\n

Meet the Bear Creek Family Dentistry Team<\/h2>\n

At Bear Creek Family Dentistry in Mesquite, our caring dentists and team are here to help if you have questions about your dental insurance benefits before the end of the year. Don\u2019t hesitate to give our team a call<\/a>. We\u2019ll answer your insurance questions, make recommendations, and schedule your end of the year dental appointment. Our team members work with dental insurance providers on a daily basis, so we can help you better understand your treatment options. Bear Creek Family Dentistry is also in-network with numerous dental insurance providers, Medicaid, and CHIP. We can also help you choose your dental insurance provider. We\u2019re here to help whenever patients need us, so give our team a call to maximize your 2017 dental benefits before the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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