{"id":1233,"date":"2019-10-22T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T17:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2019-10-22T17:33:02","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T17:33:02","slug":"family-dentist-in-fargo-maximize-dental-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-fargo-maximize-dental-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Use Your Dental Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tooth in one hand, money in the other\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_209444998__1562868673_53862.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that going to the dentist twice a year can\nactually save you money? That\u2019s right, even though it sounds counterintuitive,\nit\u2019s true. Your dental insurance typically covers two checkups and cleanings a\nyear with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/contact-us.html\">family\ndentist<\/a> in Fargo. By attending these visits, you can use your dental\nbenefits and save money in the long run. Keep reading to learn how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Yearly Maximum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your yearly maximum is the highest amount of money that your\ndental insurance will pay for your dental work within a full year. For the average\nperson, this is more than enough for your two annual checkups and cleanings,\nand even might be enough for some simple restorative procedures, like fillings.\nSince the yearly maximum benefits do not roll over when they reset every\nJanuary 1, it\u2019s a good idea to go ahead and use them now while you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re Already Paying Your Premiums <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already paying your dental insurance premiums\nevery month, you should definitely be using your benefits. After all, why pay\nfor something you\u2019re not going to use? Even if you don\u2019t think you have any\ndental problems, it never hurts to get a checkup to make sure everything is\ngoing swimmingly. Regular cleanings also make your teeth nice and polished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Fee Increases <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dentists subtly raise their rates at the beginning of\nthe year to pay for new equipment, membership fees, and other things. For this\nreason, your copay might be higher at appointments in the new year. You can\navoid this by booking your checkup before the end of the year. That way, you won\u2019t\nbe due for your next one until midway through the year, when your dentist\u2019s\nrates will have likely gone down again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Problems Might Get Worse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dental insurance coverage is about preventing problems\nbefore they arise. That\u2019s why regular checkups often come at little or no cost\nto you. If you avoid going to the dentist, you risk small dental problems\ngetting worse. For example, a tiny cavity might only require a minor filling if\ncaught early enough at your checkup. If you were to wait longer, however, it\nmight necessitate a root canal or extraction, more expensive and time-consuming\nprocedures. Save time and money by attending your checkups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist in Fargo is in-network with Delta Dental and\naccepts all major insurance plans. Because of this, there\u2019s no excuse to not\nsee them before the end of the year and reap your insurance benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stacy Goodwill has been a dentist in Fargo for more than\n20 years now, some of which were spent as a U.S. Army medic. She earned her\nDoctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nebraska College of\nDentistry. She has also achieved a Fellowship with the International Dental\nImplant Association. To book your checkup before the end of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/contact-us.html\">contact her office here<\/a>\nor call (701) 237-3583. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that going to the dentist twice a year can actually save you money? That\u2019s right, even though it sounds counterintuitive, it\u2019s true. Your dental insurance typically covers two checkups and cleanings a year with your family dentist in Fargo. By attending these visits, you can use your dental benefits and save money [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Family Dentist in Fargo | Maximize Dental Insurance | Dr. Stacy Goodwill<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Now is the perfect time of year to visit your family dentist in Fargo to maximize your dental benefits and make the most of your insurance.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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