{"id":249,"date":"2016-01-14T15:16:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T15:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/?p=249"},"modified":"2016-01-14T15:16:21","modified_gmt":"2016-01-14T15:16:21","slug":"insurance-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/insurance-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance benefits reset for January, come in for your checkup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-250 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family dentistry virginia beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000022533721_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As your trusted family dentistry practice in Virginia Beach, we hate seeing patients use up all their dental insurance benefits at the end of the year before completing the oral care they need. We firmly believe that excellent dental care shouldn\u2019t be limited by a list of rules and requirements. But when January rolls around, we love to bring the good news that most dental insurance plans have reset their benefits for the year! If you\u2019re in need of dental care, take advantage of the new year and your new benefits and schedule your appointment at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smile by Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New year, new dental opportunities!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve got dental insurance, you already know it\u2019s a truly wonderful resource that helps make much-needed dental care far more affordable. So you\u2019ve got dental insurance, that\u2019s great. This month, your benefits begin anew &#8212; so use them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preventive care is crucial for healthy teeth and gums<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s a reason preventive care is usually 100 percent covered by dental insurance. Services like cleanings, x-rays and checkups are vital for maintaining healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. Start 2016 off right getting the most out of your insurance with your first six month visit to Smile by Design! When you do, we\u2019ll be able to check for a number of things to make sure your mouth is as healthy as can be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the things we look for in your checkup include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signs of tooth decay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gum problems that indicate gum disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Symptoms of oral cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Worn dental work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Evidence of insufficient home care (poor brushing and flossing)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Too many adults wait until they are already experiencing tooth pain to schedule a visit to the dentist &#8212; but by that point, the problem has advanced so much that simple, conservative care is usually not an option. Help us stop problems before they start (and catch them early when they do) by scheduling and maintaining your six month appointments in Virginia Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restorative care is covered, too<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll need to call your insurance provider directly to find out exactly what\u2019s covered by your dental insurance, but you can almost be sure you\u2019ll get financial help with restorative care if you need it following decay or accidents. That can include anything from a simple filing to more involved procedures, like root canals or extractions. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule your dental appointment in Virginia Beach today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve got a clean slate with your dental insurance, and it\u2019s time to use some of those benefits! If you\u2019ve got dental work that needs to be completed, or if you\u2019d like to take advantage of crucial preventive care, please contact our office. Smile by Design is in-network with a number of providers &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/insurance-information.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to verify that your insurance carrier is one of them, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">request your appointment online <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your trusted family dentistry practice in Virginia Beach, we hate seeing patients use up all their dental insurance benefits at the end of the year before completing the oral care they need. 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