Dental benefits typically run through the calendar year (January through December). If you don’t use your dental benefits by New Year’s Eve, you risk losing them forever.
With the holidays on the horizon, we recommend scheduling a visit or consultation with your dentist in South Charlotte as soon as possible.
Ways to Use Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year
Checkup and Teeth Cleaning
Most dental insurance plans pay for two checkups and teeth cleanings per year. So, if you have only seen the dentist once, it’s essential to book your next appointment.
A checkup before the holidays can help ensure you enter the new year with a clean bill of dental health.
Addressing an Oral Health Concern
Many people put off medical and dental appointments, masking their symptoms with over-the-counter pain relievers and other means. But a toothache and sensitivity are signs that something is wrong and needs to be assessed.
Do you have any of the following:
- Tooth sensitivity
- Recurring bad breath
- A mouth sore that isn’t improving
- Tooth or gum pain
- General oral health changes
Typically, dental health issues worsen without intervention, so come see us soon to ensure you’re not spending the holidays in agony!
Start Now, Continue Later
If you have only limited benefits left, you can sometimes start treatment now and complete it after the new year, especially procedures that require more than one dental visit.
Your FSA or HSA and Dental Care
Some flexible spending account (FSA) and health spending account (HSA) funds can roll over, and the dental office is a great place to spend them.
Before the holidays, you can brighten your teeth with professional teeth whitening, making them look great in family photos.
You might also consider a cosmetic option like dental bonding, which is quick, affordable, and a great way to kick off the new year. Bonding conceals a wide range of tooth flaws.
The Team at Dental Wellness of Charlotte Wish You a Happy Holiday
To use your dental benefits by the end of the year, or if you have questions, call us today at (704) 317-7337. And remember to ask about our current dental specials.