{"id":100,"date":"2019-11-05T21:36:25","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T21:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatedentalservices.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2020-10-14T16:02:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T16:02:02","slug":"dentist-explains-why-its-best-to-use-your-insurance-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatedentalservices.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/dentist-explains-why-its-best-to-use-your-insurance-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reasons You Should Use Your Dental Insurance Before 2020 Arrives"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"aIt\u2019s almost 2020, which means your dental insurance company is eagerly counting down until the clock strikes midnight on December 31. Why? It\u2019s because in a matter of seconds, anything that is left behind and unused on your insurance policy is sent right back into their hands, effectively putting your deductible and annual maximum back at $0. If this sounds like a bad dream, unfortunately, it\u2019s a reality and while you can\u2019t stop it, you can prevent how much, if any, your insurance receives when January 1 arrives. Hear from a dentist<\/a> who explains what you can do to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket and out of the hands of your insurer.<\/p>\n

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Poof\u2026They\u2019re Gone<\/h2>\n

Magic tricks are supposed to be fun and exciting, but the one your dental insurance company pulls on you come January 1 isn\u2019t that way at all. When it comes to your benefits, they do not roll over with the new year, so when you see that $0.00 on your account dashboard, it\u2019s because your insurer has swiped what you\u2019ve accumulated throughout the year and placed you back at the starting line. This means you must now work toward meeting your deductible, again, as well as your annual maximum.<\/p>\n

If you weren\u2019t aware, more than $150 billion is wasted on unused dental benefits each year. Don\u2019t want to add to that total? Here\u2019s what you need to do to ensure your money is used to care for your dental needs throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Wait\u2026Get Your Teeth Cleaned<\/h2>\n

If you need a reason to get your teeth and gums regularly checked and cleaned, here are three:<\/p>\n