Use It or Lose It: Guide to Year-End Dental Benefits & Coverage

As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to make the most of your dental insurance. Whether you’ve been putting off that checkup or waiting to schedule a treatment, don’t let your benefits go to waste. At Gentle Dental, we’re here to help you protect your smile and your wallet before the clock runs out.

Use It Before You Lose It: Understanding Your Dental Benefits

Most dental insurance plans reset on January 1st, meaning any unused benefits from this year won’t roll over. If you haven’t hit your annual maximum or met your deductible, now’s the time to act.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:

• Deductible: The amount you pay out-of-pocket before your insurance kicks in.
• Annual Maximum: The total amount your plan will cover each year.
• Copay: A small fee you pay for specific services.

Many patients unknowingly leave hundreds of dollars in unused benefits behind each year. Let’s change that.

Not sure what’s covered? Our Gentle Dental team can help you review your benefits and make the most of what’s left this year.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time for a Dental Checkup

There’s a reason dental offices book up quickly in November and December. As the year-end approaches, patients rush to use their benefits before they expire.

Booking your checkup now helps you lock in an appointment before the holiday rush, catch small issues like cavities early, and avoid emergency visits or higher treatment costs later. Explore our preventive dental services to see how we can help keep your smile healthy and stress-free.

Treatments Covered by Most Dental Plans

Wondering what your insurance typically covers? While plans vary, most include:

• Preventive cleanings and exams
• X-rays
• Fillings and crowns
• Root canal therapy
• Gum disease treatment
• Orthodontic consultations

If you’ve delayed any of these treatments, now’s the time to schedule them.

No Insurance? No Problem.

At Gentle Dental, we believe everyone deserves access to affordable dental care. That’s why we offer the Gentle Dental Smile Plan: our in-house savings plan for patients without insurance.

Benefits of the Smile Plan include:

• Low annual fees
• Immediate activation
• Discounted rates on all services

You’ll get the care you need, when you need it, without breaking the bank.

Don’t Wait! Schedule Your Dental Checkup Before the New Year

Whether you have dental insurance or are exploring flexible payment options, now is the time to act. 

Don’t let your yearly benefits expire unused! Find a Gentle Dental location near you and schedule your appointment today. Your future smile will thank you.