{"id":5,"date":"2019-10-12T19:54:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T19:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2019-10-23T19:56:58","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T19:56:58","slug":"maximize-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/12\/maximize-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Insurance \u2013 If You Don\u2019t Use It Soon, You\u2019ll Lose It!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have dental insurance, then you\u2019re fortunate enough\nto have access to vital dental care throughout the year. That means you can\nprotect your smile and maintain the type of lifestyle that you desire. Unfortunately,\nthough, your dental coverage<\/a>\ncan go to waste if you don\u2019t put it to good use soon. As you continue reading,\nyou\u2019ll discover why it\u2019s of the utmost importance to pay your local dentist a\nvisit before the year ends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Statistics are Alarming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a study conducted by the American Dental\nAssociation (ADA), the average American with dental insurance only receives\naround $323 of dental treatment annually. The maximum coverage provided by most\ndental insurers averages $1,250 per year. Thus, many of the over 160 million U.S.\ncitizens with dental insurance are wasting nearly $1,000 a year in coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This places more than just their oral health in jeopardy; it\ncan also impact their overall wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Maximize Your Coverage Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to take advantage of your dental insurance is\nto reach out to your local dentist to schedule a checkup. Called a preventive\ncare visit, this appointment will provide you with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n