{"id":94,"date":"2017-09-30T17:59:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T17:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2020-06-08T21:48:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T21:48:01","slug":"dentist-temple-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/dentist-temple-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Temple Says Don\u2019t Let Your 2017 Benefits Slip Away!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"familyDid you know patients who have insurance are more likely to engage in the preventive care that keeps smiles clean and healthy for a lifetime? Unfortunately, too many people let their unused benefits slip away at the end of the year! Your dentist in Temple doesn\u2019t want that to happen to you and your loved ones in 2017. Keep reading to find out how we can help you maximize your benefits — so you can welcome the new year with a clean, healthy smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Insurance Benefits Don\u2019t Roll Over<\/span><\/h2>\n

We know life gets busy and it may seem like you don\u2019t have time to schedule an appointment at the dentist this time of year, but keep in mind that because plans are set on a calendar year, your dental insurance benefits are set to expire when the ball drops at the end of 2017. Any unused benefits or money you have accrued toward your deductible will not roll over to 2018. That means, if you haven\u2019t maximized on your plan, time is running out! <\/span><\/p>\n

Your dental team can help you determine how to make the most out of your benefits by checking to see if you have met your deductible, what your annual maximum is, and whether you have any delayed treatment needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Six Month Visits Are Free<\/span><\/h2>\n

Did you know that with your dental insurance, you and anyone else who\u2019s covered under your plan are eligible for two checkups and cleanings — totally free — each year? When you visit an <\/span>in-network dentist<\/span><\/a>, all you have to do is provide your dental insurance information. Then you are free to come in, receive the services, and then go on your way without any money exchanging hands. <\/span><\/p>\n

These <\/span>preventive appointments<\/span> are the foundation of every healthy smile. First, our dental hygienists will remove all of the plaque and tartar that has had the chance to build up since we last saw you. We will take x-rays and then your dentist will perform a tooth-by-tooth examination. During the checkup, we are looking out for:<\/span><\/p>\n