Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before the Holidays

The holiday season has a way of making everything feel urgent all at once and dental appointments are usually the first thing to fall off the list when things get busy. we completely understand that. But if you have dental insurance, there is one thing worth carving out time for before December 31st and that is making ure your benefits do not got to waste.

At Forest Family Dentistry we work with dental insurance every single day and we see the same thing happen year after year: patients lose hundreds of dollars in unsued benefits simply because they ran out of time to schedule. We want to help you avoid that this year.

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Why the End of the Year Matters for Dental Benefits

Most dental insurance plans operate on a calendar year basis, which means your benefits reset on January 1st. Any unused benefits from the current year do not carry over into the new year. They simply disappear.

This matters more than people realize. Most plans cover two preventive cleanings and exams per year at little to no cost to you. If you have not used both of those visits, scheduling now means getting care you have already paid for through your premiums. Beyond preventive care, if your dentist has recommended a filling, crown, gum treatment, and your remaining annual maximum can help offest the cost. Waiting until January means starting over with a fresh deductible and a new maximum that has not yet been applied toward anything.

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Do Not Let Small Issues Wait Until January

It is easy to tell yourself you will take care of something after the holidays but dental issues rarely stay the same size. A cavity that could be treated with a simple filling today can grow into something that needs a crown or a root canal if it is left alone for another few months. Addressing small concerns now is almost faster, more comfortable, and less expensive than addressing bigger ones later. Your benefits are there to help you do exactly that.

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How Our Team Can Help

We know that understanding dental insurance can feel complicated and we genuinely enjoy helping patients figure it out. Our team can review your specific coverage before your appointment, give you a clear estimate of what your insurance will cover and what your out of pocket cost will look like, and help prioritize any recommended treatment so you get the most value from your remaining benefits before they reset.

If you are not sure whether you have benefit left or what they cover, just give us a call and we will look it up for you. That is what we are here for.

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Appointments Are Filling Up

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's are some of our busiest of the year and for good reason. If you want to get in before December 31st, the sooner you call or book online the better. We have five locations across Austin and Round Rock with early motning, evening, and Saturday appointments available to fit around even the busiest holiday schedule.

Give your nearest Forest Family Dentistry location a call or book online today. Head into the new year with a healthy smile and the satisfaction of knowing you made the most of what you paid for.

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Written by Bonnie Thompson, COO, Forest Family Dentistry