The end of 2024 is rapidly approaching! Have you visited your Arlington dentist at least twice for preventive teeth cleanings and checkups? Do you need any outstanding dental treatment, such as tooth crowns or fillings, taken care of?
Now is the time to schedule those appointments before your dental insurance runs out for the year. Here's why.
How Dental Insurance Works
Here is a quick overview of how your dental insurance works so you can understand how to maximize your benefits.
Most dental insurance plans run on a calendar year, meaning your benefits start on January 1st and end on December 31st. During this year, there is a maximum amount that your insurance will pay for treatment, typically around $1000 to $2000. If you don't use those benefit dollars during the year, they are lost because they don't roll over into the following year.
That's why it's important to schedule any outstanding treatment or preventive dentistry before December 31st to maximize your dental insurance dollars. Pro tip: Most dental insurance plans cover most, if not all, of the cost of preventive teeth cleanings and checkups, leaving you with little out-of-pocket expense, so it's important to take advantage of these appointments to protect your dental health.
If you need a dental filling or a crown, your insurance will typically cover a percentage of the treatment cost to help defray your out-of-pocket expense. Our team at Clarendon Family Dentistry can help you understand your insurance benefits for an estimate of your out-of-pocket expense if you need dental treatment before the end of the year.
Contact Clarendon Family Dentistry
We're here to help! Let us help you maximize your dental insurance before it's too late. Contact your dentist in Arlington at (703) 522-8894 to book your next preventive teeth cleaning and checkup or to schedule treatment.