{"id":153,"date":"2020-11-03T18:51:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T18:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/?p=153"},"modified":"2020-12-03T18:52:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T18:52:03","slug":"3-reasons-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/3-reasons-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Your Dental Insurance is Worth the Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Money and instruments representing costs without dental insurance. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/money.jpg 1757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Every month, you invest in dental insurance by paying your premium, but if you\u2019re like many adults, you might think you still can\u2019t afford to visit your dentist. Dentistry can be expensive; however, if you have dental insurance, it\u2019s more affordable than you might realize. The small fee you pay each month can help you maintain a healthy smile to lower both your oral and general health expenses, but if you don\u2019t act fact, you will use your coverage. At the end of the year, your benefits will expire. Here are 3 reasons to maximize your benefits before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Preventive dentistry saves money.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Dental Association recommends everyone visits their dentist at least twice a year. Unfortunately, many adults don\u2019t believe they will save money by only scheduling an appointment when there\u2019s a problem, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive dentistry stops common problems from occurring to reduce the likeliness of a costly treatment in the future. Research shows every $1 spent on prevention can save you as much as $50 on restorative costs. Your dental insurance makes it easy to see your dentist every 6 months because most plans cover preventive services 100% to save money down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A healthy smile supports your general health.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your oral health is directly linked to your general health. Certain dental issues can increase your risk of various medical problems, like heart disease, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, or nutritional deficiencies. Your dental insurance allows you to quickly treat oral health concerns before they leave a lasting mark on your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reaching your annual deductible, your insurance policy can be used to help offset the cost of restorative treatments. Most plans cover 50% to 80% until reaching your yearly limit. Less than 3 % of Americans exceed their annual allowance, so you can restore a healthy smile without worrying about a large bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Your dental insurance expires.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, your dental insurance doesn\u2019t last forever. At the end of the year, any coverage you haven\u2019t used will expire. You won\u2019t be reimbursed for your premiums or deductible if you don\u2019t reach your limit. Not to mention, nothing will carry over into the new year. You could be throwing hundreds to thousands of dollars away if you don\u2019t maximize your policy before the clock strikes midnight on December 31<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in a Healthy Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dental insurance is a monthly investment that\u2019s designed to ensure your smile stays healthy for a lifetime. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/in-network-insurance.html\">Dental insurance<\/a> can be confusing, but your dentist will work on your behalf to help you utilize your coverage to reduce any out-of-pocket cost. Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late to reach your oral health goals without draining your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Dr. Nirav Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/meet-the-dentist-palm-beach-gardens.html\">Dr. Patel<\/a> believes everyone should have access to affordable dental care. He is in-network with many leading insurance carriers, including Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, and MetLife Dental. If you need an appointment before the end of the year, or you have questions about your policy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every month, you invest in dental insurance by paying your premium, but if you\u2019re like many adults, you might think you still can\u2019t afford to visit your dentist. Dentistry can be expensive; however, if you have dental insurance, it\u2019s more affordable than you might realize. The small fee you pay each month can help you [&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-153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>3 Reasons to Maximize Your Dental Insurance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late to use your dental insurance. 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