{"id":114,"date":"2020-10-22T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2021-08-31T14:06:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T14:06:42","slug":"how-routine-visits-and-dental-insurance-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/22\/how-routine-visits-and-dental-insurance-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Want To Save Money? Visit Your Dentist!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Woman_smiling_at_routine_dentists_appointment__.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling at routine dentist's appointment\" class=\"wp-image-115\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Woman_smiling_at_routine_dentists_appointment__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Woman_smiling_at_routine_dentists_appointment__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Woman_smiling_at_routine_dentists_appointment__-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many Americans are beginning to feel a pinch in their wallet. If this sounds all too familiar, then you may be looking to cut extra expenses wherever possible. However, before you add your routine visit to the dentist to that list, it is important to remember how much <em>not <\/em>going can cost you. Read on to learn how your six-month checkup and cleaning can save you up to $12,500 on restorative and cosmetic treatment, as well as how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a> can help with the cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways Preventive Care Can Save You Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <em>The Journal of Dental Medicine<\/em>, every dollar invested in preventive care can save you between $8 and $50 in the long run! That\u2019s because your bi-yearly appointments play a crucial role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Preventing dental emergencies<\/li><li>Catching tooth decay and gum disease in the initial stages<\/li><li>Detecting non-dental issues, like oral cancer and osteoporosis<\/li><li>Removing stubborn plaque and built-up tartar<\/li><li>Breaking up surface stains that result in discoloration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dental Insurance Can Help Cover the Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition of your teeth and gums rests on prevention. And while your at-home oral care regimen is essential for keeping your oral health in pristine condition, it isn\u2019t complete without professional checkups and cleanings. Fortunately, dental insurance providers recognize this, which is why they often cover the cost of your six-month appointments. So, attending your routine visits is an obvious choice for your teeth and your bank account!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Tips for Maximizing Your Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions like, \u201cWhat is dental insurance?\u201d and \u201cHow can I utilize it properly?\u201d are more common than you think. Unfortunately, if they go unanswered, you may be unintentionally leaving wasted dollars and unused coverage on the table each year. To prevent this from happening, use the below tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visit your dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning<\/li><li>Use your remaining annual maximum to cover restorative treatments<\/li><li>Utilize your FSA dollars for out-of-pocket expenses<\/li><li>Remember, many dental plans reset in January<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think of money-saving best practices, visiting your dentist may not initially be on that list. However, your routine visits can save you thousands in the short and long-term, especially with the help of your dental insurance. So, if you haven\u2019t already, make sure to schedule your appointment before December 31<sup>st<\/sup>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/meet-dr-stapleton.html\">Dr. Mark M. Stapleton<\/a> has had quite an impressive 15+ years. Not only did he continue his studies at the world-renowned Dawson Academy, but he also completed over 500 hours of continuing education and is now a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He was also recognized as one of the top 40 dentists in the country under the age of 40 in 2012! 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