If you have dental insurance, it’s important to remember that the benefits won’t last forever. Your plan may have an annual renewal date or it may expire if you don’t use it within a certain amount of time, so there are plenty of reasons to get moving and see your dentist in Juneau before time runs out! Here are 4 reasons why you should use your dental insurance before it expires.

1. Yearly Maximums Don’t Roll Over

In most cases, you’ll have a yearly maximum on how much insurance will pay for your dental expenses in a given year. But if you don’t go to the dentist and you don’t use this money before your policy restarts, it doesn’t rollover. You should always try to use any and all benefits your insurance plan provides with your dentist in Juneau. 

2. You’re Paying For It

If you’re paying for dental insurance through your employer, you will see deductions taken out of each paycheck. But if you don’t use the insurance, that money is wasted. Even if you don’t necessarily need services like cosmetic dentistry, you should still see your dentist twice a year for exams, x-rays, and cleanings. Talk with your dentist to see what your insurance will cover for these visits. 

3. Waiting Can Be Worse

Numerous dental issues start without ever showing a symptom. But that can quickly change. This is one reason why bi-annual visits to your dentist are so important. Your dentist can catch potential problems when they’re easy to fix and less costly. But if you don’t use your insurance benefits and don’t see the dentist regularly, dental problems can become more difficult to fix and potentially more expensive. After all, dental insurance doesn’t cover everything, so it’s better to use these benefits on preventing problems in the first place. 

4. Don’t Forget About Your FSA

If you have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA) through your employer that can be used on dental care, know that these benefits may also expire at the end of 2021. Again, this is a savings plan that you paid money into. Make sure you get the most out of your investment. 

Don’t wait until December to take full advantage of your dental benefits. With holiday schedules and the chaos that comes with them, your dentist in Juneau is sure to book up quickly. Schedule your appointment today! 

About The Author

Dr. Benjamin Pinney

Dr. Benjamin Pinney, a Wisconsin native, provides evidence-based dentistry services to the people of Juneau and Southeast Alaska. Focusing on prevention, he strives to help his patients achieve optimal oral health. After completing his doctorate and residency, Dr. Pinney pursued continuing education at the prestigious Kois Center. He continues to train at the center and other continuing dental education programs.

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