{"id":264,"date":"2019-10-24T18:07:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T18:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2019-10-24T18:07:06","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T18:07:06","slug":"dental-insurance-family-dentist-dallas-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/dental-insurance-family-dentist-dallas-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Dental Coverage Before It Expires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/insurance-2-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"dental insurance form\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/insurance-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/insurance-2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/insurance-2-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Believe it or not, the new year is only a couple of months away. As you plan for the holidays, make sure a trip to your family dentist in Dallas, GA is at the top of your priority list. As the end of the year quickly approaches, any dental coverage you haven\u2019t used is about to expire. You won\u2019t be reimbursed for any remaining benefits, and they won\u2019t carry over into the new year. Although the upcoming weeks may be a bit busy, take the time to visit your dentist.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Affordable Dental Care<\/h2>\n<p>Although your toothbrush and dental floss are important for keeping your teeth and gums healthy, your home oral hygiene habits are only half the care you need. The American Dental Association recommends you also see your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Unfortunately, one-third of adults don\u2019t follow this advice.<\/p>\n<p>All too often, people think they can\u2019t afford to go to the dentist, even with their dental coverage, but this is often because they don\u2019t understand how their benefits work. Dental care is designed with a focus on prevention to lower overall oral health costs. In fact, every $1 spent on prevention can save you $8 to $50 on restorative and emergency treatments. You can get the cleanings and checkups you need for little to no out-of-pocket expense using your dental insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Paying your monthly premiums gives you access to comprehensive preventive care. Unfortunately, even with the best prevention, a problem can develop. You\u2019re given a yearly allowance to use toward restorative services after paying your annual deductible. You can quickly restore a healthy smile for affordable rates.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Waste Your Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the year, your benefits expire. They won\u2019t carry over into the new year, and you aren\u2019t reimbursed for any unused coverage. With less than 3% of Americans meeting or exceeding their annual benefits, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to get the affordable care you need. Your dentist will work on your behalf with your insurance carrier to file the necessary claims and paperwork to reduce the amount you need to pay.<\/p>\n<p>To make the most of your coverage, your insurance company recommends you choose a dentist who is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/dental-insurance.html\">in their network<\/a>. They have pre-negotiated rates with the dental office to reduce the amount you need to pay. You still have the freedom to visit any location who accepts your coverage, but you will need to cover the difference between your insurance\u2019s allowable amount and your dentist\u2019s fees.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a Healthy Smile Today!<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to get a healthy smile for reduced rates. Visit your dentist before the end of the year to invest in your dental health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Distinctive Dentistry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Distinctive Dentistry is committed to providing comprehensive care to the community. We work with many leading insurance carriers to keep our services affordable, including MetLife, Cigna, and Delta Dental Premier. If you need an appointment before the end of the year, don\u2019t wait. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Believe it or not, the new year is only a couple of months away. As you plan for the holidays, make sure a trip to your family dentist in Dallas, GA is at the top of your priority list. As the end of the year quickly approaches, any dental coverage you haven\u2019t used is about [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Visit Your In-Network Family Dentist in Dallas, GA Today!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s not too late to use your dental benefits before they expire. 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