{"id":64,"date":"2017-10-29T07:34:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-29T07:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2017-12-11T22:43:39","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T22:43:39","slug":"dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/2017\/10\/29\/dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out: Dental Insurance Benefits Expire on Jan. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-65\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_68427799-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"middle aged couple embracing on the beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_68427799-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_68427799-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_68427799-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental insurance is a helpful tool that makes it easier to pay for the dental services you and your family need to enjoy happy, healthy smiles for life. However, many patients don\u2019t realize that insurance plans are set on a calendar year &#8212; meaning any money you have leftover at the end of 2017 will not rollover to the next. You could potentially be saying goodbye to hundreds of dollars worth of care when the clock strikes 12 on New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, your dentist is here to help. When you get in touch with VL Dental, we can perform a verification of benefits to find out if you have any money left to use in 2017. If you do, we will examine your treatment plan and consider how we can help you best take advantage of these leftover funds. That\u2019s help your smile <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your wallet will appreciate. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximizing Your Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your specific smile needs, we may recommend any of the following to help you make the most out of your dental insurance benefits before the year is up. <\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling a checkup and cleaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with X-rays if you have not had them yet for the year. Most plans, like Delta Dental insurance, completely cover the cost of two checkups and cleanings per year. These preventive visits are crucial to enjoying a healthy, long-lasting smile. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing any unfinished treatment plans before the year is up. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning necessary dental work, like a dental crown, filling replacement, or anything else you may have been delaying due to finances. If multiple appointments are necessary, getting started as soon as possible will help to ensure we can complete the treatment before the year ends. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing an old night guard for bruxism or other dental appliance, if it is covered. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a head start by taking care of a checkup and cleaning for next year. While preventive care is fully covered by dental insurance, it also counts towards your annual maximum. Scheduling this visit before 2017 ends can save this money for next year, when you may need it more. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s Still Time &#8212; But Act Fast! <\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re drawing near the end of October, and that means there is still time to make the most out of your Delta dental insurance &#8212; but don\u2019t delay! November and December are busy months for a dental practice, with more people scheduling appointments to look great for the holidays and trying to maximize on their insurance, too. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting in touch with our office today will ensure you receive the most convenient scheduling possible. We are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/new-patients.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta Dental provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also file and process all dental claims. Even if we are not in-network, you still receive the benefits you are entitled to.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let your benefits slip away in 2017 &#8212; we can help you rescue them before it\u2019s too late! <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Hoa Vong is a general dentist providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages in and around Richmond. To learn more about her services or to get started maximizing your benefits for 2017, you are invited to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact VL Dental at 281-239-7200<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dental insurance is a helpful tool that makes it easier to pay for the dental services you and your family need to enjoy happy, healthy smiles for life. However, many patients don\u2019t realize that insurance plans are set on a calendar year &#8212; meaning any money you have leftover at the end of 2017 will not rollover to the next. You could potentially be saying goodbye to hundreds of dollars worth of care when the clock strikes 12 on New Year\u2019s Eve. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/2017\/10\/29\/dental-insurance\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Watch Out: Dental Insurance Benefits Expire on Jan. 1<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have dental insurance, you should know your plan will not renew at the start of 2018. 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