The holidays are upon us, and the end of the year is rapidly approaching! This means that it’s time to maximize your dental insurance benefits before they expire. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your dental benefits before the end of the year.
Dental Insurance 101
Dental insurance can be tricky to navigate. That’s why we’re here to help!
Most dental plans follow a calendar-year system, meaning benefits start on January 1st and end on December 31st. The plan typically has a maximum dollar amount that it will pay during the year, and if those dollars aren’t used, they are lost at the end of the year because they don’t roll over into next year.
Use Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year
Here are some tips and ideas on how to make the most of your dental benefits before December 31 st .
- Book a Preventive Appointment — Did you know that your dental insurance may entirely cover your bi-annual teeth cleanings and exams? Some plans offer complete coverage or a percentage, leaving you with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
- Schedule Outstanding Treatment — Do you need a dental filling or perhaps a crown? Now is a great time to apply your unused benefit dollars to that treatment.
- Combine 2025 and 2026 Benefits — Do you have a more complex treatment plan that requires multiple procedures? We may be able to help you maximize this year’s benefit dollars and some from 2026 to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
The Simple Two-Step Plan to Claim Your Dental Benefits
Here’s an easy way to ensure you’re making the most of your 2025 dental insurance
benefits:
1. Contact your dentist in Lakeville, MN, at (952) 469-4588 to review your treatment
needs.
2. Schedule your appointments now to get in before the end of the year.
We look forward to seeing your smile!