{"id":59,"date":"2018-10-03T21:20:41","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T21:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2018-11-05T21:22:58","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T21:22:58","slug":"dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/03\/dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Dental Insurance Before It\u2019s Too Late!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dental insurance paper.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know that only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plans reach or exceed their plan\u2019s annual minimum? That means the vast majority of Americans with dental insurance aren\u2019t using their hard-earned benefits. Most plans will run out at the end of the year, so if you haven\u2019t been to the dentist by then, you\u2019re leaving money on the table. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your dental benefits and why it\u2019s important from your local dentist.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Routine Checkups<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to make sure you use you\u2019re benefits before they\u2019re gone on December 31<sup>st<\/sup> is to schedule routine checkups. See your dentist early on, so you can get a better idea about what treatments you may need throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>This not only keeps your oral health in tip-top condition, but it allows you to maximize your benefits. Preventive cleanings and exams are covered 100% in most dental insurance plans.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also an opportunity for your dentist to make sure you don\u2019t have any oral health problems developing. Some oral health issues you may have can\u2019t be seen with the naked eye, or you may not be able to feel anything wrong. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to see your dentist for exams including X-Rays to catch more discreet oral health issues below the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know what kind of treatments you may need, you can work with your dentist\u2019s office to see what\u2019s covered in your plan. This is a great way to make sure you\u2019re using all of your insurance money, and you can plan what you\u2019ll have to pay out-of-pocket in the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<h2>Significant Treatments<\/h2>\n<p>If you need more extensive dental work done, the end of the year is a great time to do it. If you haven\u2019t met your deductible and hit your annual maximum, your out of pocket expenses will decrease, and you can use the rest of your benefits to help pay for larger treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to see your dentist early in the year to avoid unused dental money when December 31<sup>st<\/sup> comes around. If your dentist tells you there\u2019s a possibility you may need more significant treatments, you\u2019ll know you can use your benefits for that to decrease your out-of-pocket expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduling an appointment with your local dentist is the best step you can take to utilizing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/new-patients.html\">dental insurance<\/a> to its fullest potential. Use your benefits by the end of the year for a happy wallet and a healthy smile!<\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Joseph Noble is a San Antonio native who brings over 20 years of experience to each smile he helps. He loves providing quality care to his patients, and he accepts a variety of dental insurance plans. He currently runs his own practice, and he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (210) 342-1001 for any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plans reach or exceed their plan\u2019s annual minimum? That means the vast majority of Americans with dental insurance aren\u2019t using their hard-earned benefits. Most plans will run out at the end of the year, so if you haven\u2019t been to the dentist by then, [&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":[],"class_list":["post-59","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Can I Maximize My Dental Insurance? | Joseph H. Noble, DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have dental insurance? 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