4 Ways to Maximize Your Dental Benefits
October 24, 2021
Your smile is designed to last for a lifetime with the right care, but that involves more than your toothbrush and floss. The American Dental Association recommends a cleaning and checkup with your dentist in Lubbock at least twice a year. It’s easier than ever to get the affordable services you need thanks to your dental insurance. While more Americans than ever have private coverage, only 2.8% of adults meet or exceed their annual benefits. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported only 64% of adults saw a dentist within the last 12 months. If you skipped your semi-annual appointment or have benefits remaining, don’t wait until it’s too late to use your coverage. Here are 4 ways to maximize your dental insurance before it expires.
Dental Insurance, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
October 6, 2021
Hey everyone! Dr. Shively here. As most of you probably know, it’s getting to be that time of year again. No, not Holiday season. Open Enrollment for insurance plans at your place of employment! For those unfamiliar with this term, this is a set period of time your employer allocates, along with the insurance company they are working with, to allow for their employees to opt in or out of benefits. If opting in, this usually locks you in until the next Open Enrollment period, which in most cases is the next year. This is usually the only time to opt out, as well, without being locked in for another year. I felt with this time rapidly approaching, it would be good to go over the good, the bad, and the ugly of dental insurance plans.