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Dental insurance is great for ensuring you receive the care you need, and it’s important to take advantage of the benefits you pay for each month. Most carriers don’t roll over unused benefits at the end of the year, which is why the staff at Helmbrecht Dental in Alaska advises visiting your dentist before the year is over. This will ensure you get the most from your insurance, as well as any remaining dental care needs before the holiday season.

If you receive your dental insurance through your employer, the main reason to use your benefits is so you don’t lose hard-earned money. At the end of the year, most flexible spending accounts (FSA) where money was allocated for medical purposes fold. This means any pre-tax money you set aside essentially becomes lost.

dentist You should also take advantage of any deductibles you’ve met through previous visits to the dentist. These are well-earned, and one of the main reasons people pay for premium dental care plans in the first place. By not using benefits earned after your deductible is met, you’re essentially forgoing a significant amount of the dental privileges you’re paying for in the first place.

It’s also important to use these benefits because you might not yet qualify for more comprehensive dental treatments at the beginning of the new year. If you’re dealing with more serious dental issues, this means they’ll go untreated longer, eventually worsening and possibly requiring even more care. This is also a great time to take care of any preventative dentistry services you need to ensure you go into the new year with a healthy smile.

The staff at Helmbrecht Dental offer comprehensive restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry services, so don’t wait until the new year to see a dentist. Both Dr. Helmbrecht and Dr. Chang can address a number of dental issues and accept most major insurance plans. Call (907) 456-1237 today to schedule an appointment with a dentist, and visit their website and Facebook to learn more about their services.

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