{"id":325,"date":"2018-11-18T17:13:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T22:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=325"},"modified":"2018-11-18T17:13:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-18T22:13:24","slug":"dentist-norwood-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/18\/dentist-norwood-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Your Dentist in Norwood before the Year\u2019s Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"coupleWhat\u2019s on your holiday to-do list? If you are like most people, it is probably filling up quick with parties, reunions, and other fun engagements. Before things get too crazy in the month of December, why not schedule a visit to your dentist in Norwood? It may not sound like a big priority, but if you are covered by dental insurance, you are at risk of letting your unused benefits slip away with the drop of the ball on December 31. Keep reading to learn why most of your friends and neighbors are scheduling an appointment with their dentists this week!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Dental Insurance Works<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most dental insurance plans are set on a calendar year, with your coverage running from January 1 to December 31. Benefits typically do not roll over from one period to the next. When the year comes to an end, any money you have left to use will disappear, and you will be required to meet your deductible all over again before you can receive any coverage. <\/span><\/p>\n

You or your employer probably pay around $50 a month for an individual or $150 for family coverage. In exchange for that payment, you may be eligible for up to $1,500 worth of care after meeting your deductible. So let\u2019s say you still have $800 remaining until you meet your annual maximum — that is valuable money that you are at risk of wasting in 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n

There Is Still Time to Rescue Your Benefits! <\/span><\/h2>\n

Each year, Americans let millions of dollars slip down the drain in unused dental insurance benefits. Fortunately, there is still time to act in 2018. To make the most out of your coverage, keep the following tips in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n