{"id":135,"date":"2020-01-03T20:30:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T20:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2020-01-20T13:01:29","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T13:01:29","slug":"dentist-san-ramon-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/dentist-san-ramon-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s 2020: Take Advantage of Your New Set of Benefits!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-136 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_50129558-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman smiling outside\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_50129558-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_50129558-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_50129558-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New year, new you, right? Well, maybe that\u2019s up for debate. However, there is one thing that you DO get brand new with 2020: a full set of dental benefits. Each year, your dental insurance gives you benefits that resets after December 31<sup>st<\/sup>, whether you use them or not. Now that it\u2019s 2020, you have a whole new set of benefits waiting to be used. Keep reading to learn some tips from your dentist in San Ramon on how you can save money and stay healthy in the new year.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>But First, Remember Your Maximum<\/h2>\n<p>In order to take advantage of your benefits this year, let\u2019s review how to fully utilize your maximum. This is the most your dental insurance is willing to pay for your dental care in one year. Billions of dollars in dental insurance benefits are wasted annually because people don\u2019t even know that their maximum resets. Typically, around $1,000 to $1,250, the key is to use these benefits before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. That way, you won\u2019t be leaving any of the benefits you pay for every month on the table and gone with the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule Your Routine Appointments<\/h2>\n<p>Primarily, an easy way you can start to use up your annual maximum is to schedule your twice a year dental checkups and cleanings. These appointments are typically covered by most insurance plans, making them an easy way to use up some of your hard-earned benefits. Dental insurance companies favor preventive dentistry because it minimizes the chances of more costly treatments down the road. That\u2019s why these visits are also a great way to stay healthy, preventing more expensive and extensive procedures in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan Your Year of Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to schedule your first appointment at the beginning of the year, and from there, you can plan out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/services.html\">dental services<\/a> you may need in 2020. Your dentist can develop a personalized treatment plan that includes cost, and you can work with them to plan accordingly. That way, you can see if and when you\u2019ll reach your maximum. If you need a lot of different dental treatments done, it may even be in your best interest to schedule them over the course of late 2020 into 2021 so you can access even more of your maximum. Either way, you\u2019ll be making sure that you\u2019re utilizing your benefits to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to have a happy and healthy 2020? Remember these tips to fill your pocketbook while keeping your smile in great shape!<\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Rashpal Deol is an experienced dentist with a passion for making dental care easy and affordable for his patients. That\u2019s why he wants you to know some pro tips on how to utilize your insurance benefits in 2020, and his office accepts various plans. For any questions, or to schedule an appointment, he can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakridgedentalsanramon.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> and by phone at (925) 735-6190.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New year, new you, right? Well, maybe that\u2019s up for debate. However, there is one thing that you DO get brand new with 2020: a full set of dental benefits. Each year, your dental insurance gives you benefits that resets after December 31st, whether you use them or not. 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