{"id":535,"date":"2018-09-22T12:41:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-22T12:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=535"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:52:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:52:19","slug":"dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/22\/dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Have You Seen a Dentist This Year? Don\u2019t Let Your Benefits Pass You By!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/image-2018-10-15-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman in the dental chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/image-2018-10-15-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/image-2018-10-15-2.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The phrase, \u201cUse it or lose it,\u201d could be applied to a lot of things in life. If you learned a second language in high school but haven\u2019t used it in years, you may have lost it. If you had strong abdominal muscles at one time but haven\u2019t done a sit-up in 20 years, you may have lost them too! And, although you probably don\u2019t think about missing out on your dental benefits by not seeing a dentist, it happens more often than you would expect. Since your insurance plan sets aside a certain amount of money each year, if you don\u2019t use it, you lose it. Keep reading to find out how to avoid losing your benefits and learn what kind of coverage the most common procedures have. You may as well take advantage of your insurance benefits &#8211; otherwise, it\u2019s like passing up free money!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Which Procedures Does Insurance Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some estimates for the coverage that the most common procedures typically have. But, as always, it\u2019s important to check your individual plan because each one is different.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cleanings, X-Rays and Exams<\/strong> \u2013 Since these procedures are considered preventive, they\u2019re often covered at 100%. Most patients get 2 checkups a year, although more frequent visits might be covered for patients who are pregnant or have diabetes, cancer or gum disease. Also, fluoride treatments may be covered by your plan, which strengthen the teeth and prevent cavities, so always check your benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep Cleanings<\/strong> \u2013 For patients who have gum disease or need a more thorough cleaning, deep cleanings are usually covered at 50%-90%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fillings and Root Canals<\/strong> \u2013 Insurance plans generally cover 50%-90% of the cost of fillings and root canals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crowns and Bridges<\/strong> \u2013 Crown and bridgework is typically covered at 50% &#8211; 70%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Can You Maximize Your Benefits?<\/h2>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your dentist is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/new-patients.html#insurance\">in-network with most major PPO plans<\/a>, because you\u2019ll get the biggest possible discount that way. Also, make sure you see someone who is willing to help you navigate your insurance plan by explaining your benefits and filing claims for you.<\/p>\n<p>They should also be willing to file a pre-authorization with your insurance company prior to doing a procedure, which is a formal estimate of what your final cost will be.<\/p>\n<p>One final tip: Don\u2019t forget to schedule your dental visits sooner rather than later, as everyone\u2019s schedule gets busier as the end of the year approaches.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than realizing you missed out on a good financial opportunity because you didn\u2019t take advantage of it in time. By being proactive about your insurance benefits and using these strategies, you can be sure you don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Joanne Bancroft is a general, restorative and cosmetic dentist who is in-network with many of the major PPO plans in her area. She and her staff know that navigating insurance benefits can be overwhelming for patients, so they do everything they can to make it as smooth as possible. If you\u2019d like to know more about how to use your insurance benefits, she can be contacted via her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at (720) 458-6561.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The phrase, \u201cUse it or lose it,\u201d could be applied to a lot of things in life. If you learned a second language in high school but haven\u2019t used it in years, you may have lost it. 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