{"id":139,"date":"2017-12-21T22:09:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T22:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2018-01-21T22:10:51","modified_gmt":"2018-01-21T22:10:51","slug":"dentist-canton-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/dentist-canton-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking About Dental Insurance in the New Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"close-upDental insurance is an important investment that can help you and your loved ones enjoy a clean, healthy, long-lasting smile. If you are considering switching dental insurance plans or signing up for your first plan in 2018, your dentist in Canton thinks that is a great idea. Patients who have dental insurance coverage are more likely to attend routine checkups and cleanings and enjoy positive oral health as a result. There are a few things you should keep in mind as you go about searching for a plan — and we\u2019ve got the information below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Understanding How Dental Insurance Works<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most important thing to know while you are trying to choose a dental insurance plan (and after, too) is how it works. Most plans are fee-for-service, meaning you pay a fixed amount monthly, your premium, and in exchange, you can get significant discounts on necessary <\/span>preventive and restorative dental treatments<\/span><\/a>. Elective procedures like cosmetic dentistry are usually not covered by dental insurance. Everyone in your family can be covered by one dental insurance plan, and your coverage will depend on how much you pay as a premium and other details. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using Your Dental Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n

A dentist who accepts your insurance plan can help you make the most out of your investment by performing a verification of benefits. This is when the provider is called and important details are shared, like how much you have left to meet your deductible. With this information, your dentist can go about helping you use your dental coverage to your benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n

In general, some of the smartest ways to take advantage of dental insurance include:<\/span><\/p>\n