4 Ways To Use Your Dental Benefits Before They Run Out

Your dental benefits are paid for by you in monthly increments. But at the end of the year, the benefits you have already paid for will go away if you have not used them. Millions of dollars every year go unspent because individuals may not know exactly what their plan covers. Here are 4 ways you may be able to use your dental benefits.

1.     Preventive services. Oral health screenings and other preventative services can help ensure your smile will last a lifetime.

2.     Restorative procedures. It is critical to understand your benefits. If you have missing teeth and you have been holding off getting them fixed, now may be your chance. Many times fillings are paid at a higher percentage, so getting teeth cared for early on saves you significantly.

3.      A periodontal laser procedure can ensure your gums are healthy. When you have periodontal disease or gingivitis, the bacteria build and eventually your gums begin to pull away from your teeth causing you to have bleeding and puffy tissue, and eventually missing teeth.

4.     Gum graft surgery may be a dental treatment you thought was out of your reach, but now with your dental benefits soon expiring and your new benefits beginning, it may be the perfect time to take advantage of procedures that can improve your smile.

For more information on your dental benefits and other ways to benefit, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team.

Preventative Healthcare-Why is it important?

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet.  It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.

Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.

Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.