Use Your Dental Benefits in the New Year

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier. For 2019, our Hudsonville dentists challenge you to protect your oral health by scheduling your teeth cleaning and oral examination at least every 6 months. Our team of Hudsonville dentists are dedicated to helping you  maintain your dental health.

Likewise, if you’ve been putting off getting the dental treatments you need, now is the perfect time to schedule a consultation with our office in Hudsonville, Michigan. Continue reading to learn how to take advantage of your dental benefits in the new year.

Using Your Dental Benefits

When does my dental insurance renew?

Most dental insurance plans reset at the start of the calendar year, which is January 1. However, before you schedule an appointment with our Hudsonville dentists, be sure to check the specific details of your policy. Some dental benefits renew at the start of your contract year, which is when your policy took effect.

What is an annual maximum for dental insurance?

An annual maximum is the most your dental plan will pay for treatment during a calendar year or other specified time period. If you need a lot of dental work to restore your smile, the new year is a great time to schedule an appointment with our cosmetic dentists. If you already met your annual maximum last year, having your benefits renew on January 1 allows you to continue improving your smile and oral health with our dental services.

While elective dental procedures typically aren’t covered by insurance, there’s still plenty we can do to restore the function and appearance of teeth. For example, a dental crown can be used to cover and protect a tooth from further damage. If your benefits renewed on January 1, now is the perfect time to schedule a consultation with one of our Hudsonville cosmetic dentists.

How do deductibles work for dental insurance?

Your deductible is how much you have to pay out of pocket before your insurance kicks in to pay for dental treatments. While teeth cleanings and other preventive dental care are typically covered in full without having to meet your deductible, the same can’t be said of other dental services. If your dental benefits renew at the start of the calendar year (January 1), you’ll need to meet your deductible again before your insurance pays for anything other than preventive dentistry.

What is considered preventive care for dental?

Most insurance companies cover teeth cleanings, oral examinations, x-rays, dental sealants, and other types of preventive dentistry. We recommend taking full advantage of this by making sure you have a teeth cleaning and oral examination at least every 6 months. Since dental plans typically cover teeth cleanings and dental oral exams in full, there’s no reason not to make your appointment with our office.

Our dentists in Hudsonville MI want to help you achieve your best smile and offer a range of dental services to meet your oral health needs. To request your appointment for a teeth cleaning and oral examination for the new year, call Hudsonville Dental at (616) 209-4024.