{"id":723,"date":"2015-10-30T10:10:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T14:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=723"},"modified":"2015-10-30T10:10:41","modified_gmt":"2015-10-30T14:10:41","slug":"metlife-bcbs-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/metlife-bcbs-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Metlife & BCBS Dentist Reminds You: Use Your Benefits!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"metlife<\/a>Like so many other things related to insurance, it\u2019s easy to forget you have a remaining balance left on your dental plan. But you need to use those benefits to your oral advantage — don\u2019t let them, or your teeth, go to waste this year! If it\u2019s been more than six months since your last dental checkup, or if you know you need a little dental work done, use those benefits to your advantage at your Blue Cross Blue Shield and Metlife dentist at <\/span>South Shore Dental Care<\/span><\/a> before time runs out! Dr. Dory and Khalida Stutman are ready to help you make the most of your 2015 dental benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take Advantage of Dental Benefits for Healthier Teeth<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s almost November, and you\u2019ve paid your insurance premiums all year long. That means you\u2019ve earned your dental benefits — so don\u2019t let them go to waste. Unused benefits are forfeited, and if you decide you need dental care in January or February, you\u2019ll still have to pay your deductible all over again to take advantage of your benefits. So taking care of any dental work before the year is over really is the smartest decision. <\/span><\/p>\n

As with your yearly deductible, your yearly maximum resets in January, too. Most insurance plan include this amount of coverage you can get every year, whether it\u2019s a maximum of $1,000 or $1,500. Check your maximum and see if you have any left — if you\u2019ve only used half of your $1,000 amount, you certainly wouldn\u2019t want to waste $500 of dental care!<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular Oral Cleanings Key to Healthy Mouth and Body<\/span><\/h3>\n

Have you had your twice-annual oral checkups this year? Most dental insurance plans cover 100 percent of cleanings, checkups and x-rays. That\u2019s because these three things are crucial to maintaining excellent oral hygiene, which is also key to good overall health. When your teeth and gums are healthy, your overall health is typically better, too. You\u2019ve paid for your benefits, so use them to ensure your teeth are healthy — and that they stay that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Wait! Use Your Benefits at South Shore Dental Care Today<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you decide to use up the benefits you\u2019ve earned before the end of the year, don\u2019t delay in making your appointment with the dental professionals at South Shore Dental Care. December is a busy month at the dentist\u2019s office, so save yourself time and worry by scheduling your appointment as soon as possible. We want to make sure your smile and your budget are as happy as can be — <\/span>call us today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like so many other things related to insurance, it\u2019s easy to forget you have a remaining balance left on your dental plan. But you need to use those benefits to your oral advantage — don\u2019t let them, or your teeth, go to waste this year! If it\u2019s been more than six months since your last […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151],"tags":[181,244,9,18,197,156,175,20,120],"yoast_head":"\nMetlife & BCBS Dentist Reminds You: Use Your Benefits!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental benefits expire at the end of 2015 -- make sure you use all yours before the new year! 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