{"id":366,"date":"2019-10-03T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T18:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2019-11-23T18:08:40","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T18:08:40","slug":"dental-insurance-family-dentist-waterbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/dental-insurance-family-dentist-waterbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Dental Insurance Before It Expires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/dental-insurance-5-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dental insurance claim form\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/dental-insurance-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/dental-insurance-5.jpg 733w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know a healthy smile relies on more than just your toothbrush and floss? The American Dental Association also recommends you visit your family dentist in Waterbury every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. If you\u2019re like one-third of Americans, you probably didn\u2019t see your dentist last year. If you\u2019re worried about a large bill, you have nothing to fear if you have dental insurance. You can get the routine care you need for minimal out-of-pocket expense, but if you don\u2019t act fast, you could lose the opportunity. As the end of the year approaches, you\u2019re about to lose your dental benefits.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Lose It. Use It. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-thirds of Americans now have private dental insurance;\nhowever, less than 3% of people meet or exceed their annual allowance each\nyear. Let\u2019s face it, dental coverage can be confusing. Often, people believe\nthey can\u2019t afford to go to the dentist, even with their benefits, but this is\nuntrue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental insurance focuses on prevention to keep your teeth\nand gums healthy. This reduces your long-term oral health expenses. In fact,\nevery $1 spent on prevention can save you $8 to $50 on restorative or emergency\ncare. Your policy makes it easy to get routine cleanings and checkups for\nlittle to no out-of-pocket cost by paying your monthly premiums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the best prevention, complications can still\narise. Your policy gives you an annual allowance to use toward your dental care\nafter paying your yearly deductible. This can significantly reduce the amount\nyou pay for common treatments, like fillings, crowns, and extractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, at the end of the calendar year, your\nbenefits will expire. Any coverage you have not used will not carry over into\nthe new year and you won\u2019t be reimbursed. Now is the time to schedule an\nappointment with your dentist in Waterbury to get the healthy smile you deserve\nfor reduce rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximize Your Dental Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your insurance carrier recommends you choose an in-network\ndentist because they have pre-negotiated rates, but you still have the freedom\nto visit any location that accepts your coverage. Whether you\u2019re in-network or\nnot, your dentist will work on your behalf with your insurance carrier, so you\nhave one less thing to worry about. They will file the necessary claims and\npaperwork to reduce the amount you need to pay. If you owe any remaining\nbalance, they will help you find the solutions you need to keep your treatments\naffordable, like using CareCredit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dental benefits remaining, don\u2019t waste them.\nContact your dentist today to maximize the value of your policy before the year\nends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Waterbury Smiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Marini and\nDr. Mancini<\/a> are committed to delivering high-quality care to the community.\nOur team works with many leading insurance carriers to keep our services\naffordable. We also accept a variety of payment options, so nothing stands in\nyour way of achieving a healthy smile. If you need an appointment before the\nend of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact\nour office today<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know a healthy smile relies on more than just your toothbrush and floss? The American Dental Association also recommends you visit your family dentist in Waterbury every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. If you\u2019re like one-third of Americans, you probably didn\u2019t see your dentist last year. 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