{"id":13374,"date":"2017-10-11T14:36:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T14:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=13374"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:13","slug":"use-lose-family-dentist-arlington-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2017\/10\/11\/use-lose-family-dentist-arlington-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Use It or Lose It with Your Family Dentist in Arlington Heights!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_138802380-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"dental insurance\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_138802380-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_138802380-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_138802380-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As 2017 is beginning to wrap up, it\u2019s now time to use it or lose it! <em>\u201cUse or lose what?\u201d<\/em> you\u2019re probably asking\u2026<strong>your dental insurance benefits!<\/strong> Many dental insurance plans have annual maximums, and if you haven\u2019t met yours yet, that unused money <strong>will<\/strong> <strong>not <\/strong>roll over to 2018, so now is the best time to schedule an appointment with your family dentist in Arlington Heights so you can save!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>See Us Now and Save<\/h2>\n<p>So right now, you\u2019re probably thinking, <em>\u201cWhat is the rush? I\u2019ll still have my dental insurance next year, right?\u201d<\/em> While this is true, what many people do not know is that dental insurance benefits actually do not carry over from year to year.<\/p>\n<p>Most dental insurance plans have annual maximums, and this is the absolute highest dollar amount of care a plan will cover within the calendar year. On average, this amount is about $1,000 per person, per year. This is enough money to cover two standard preventive checkups <em>and <\/em>any restorative care that might be needed.<\/p>\n<p>The thing is, <strong>that amount resets every year on January 1st<\/strong>. If your plan has only covered you for $500 this year, for example, that means you have $500 left. Once January 1<sup>st<\/sup> rolls around, you won\u2019t have access to that leftover $500 anymore. It will simply be gone, and you\u2019ll have to meet your deductible again before having access to your benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Where does this extra money go? Right back to the insurance company! <em>\u201cWhy doesn\u2019t my provider tell me about this?\u201d<\/em> Because they make way more money if you don\u2019t use all of your benefits. <strong>Every year, Americans actually lose about 100 BILLION dollars in unused dental benefits<\/strong>. This is actually how dental insurance companies make most of their money!<\/p>\n<p>If you have only had one checkup and cleaning so far this year, we guarantee that your plan will cover you for a second one. Have a cavity or broken tooth that needs to be repaired? You likely still have money with your plan to cover that, too. The point is, you pay for your benefits, so you should use them to get the absolute best dental care that you can in order to achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, given that the holiday season is fast approaching, it\u2019s best to take care of a dental problem now <em>before <\/em>you have to worry about buying gifts, making travel plans, and dealing with all of the other holiday stresses.<\/p>\n<h2>And One More Thing\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Because Westgate Dental Care is dedicated to being the best dentist in Arlington Heights when it comes to helping you save on your dental care, we\u2019re also happy to offer a <strong>10% discount* if you schedule any new treatment before the beginning of 2018. <\/strong>This will be <em>on top of <\/em>your insurance benefits, so in the end, you could save a tremendous amount of money on your dental care simply by coming to see us in the next few months. It\u2019s just that simple!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/for-patients.html\">maximize your insurance benefits with us<\/a>, or if you\u2019re ready to schedule an appointment and <em>instantly<\/em> save 10%*, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Restrictions may apply. Please contact us for details.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2017 is beginning to wrap up, it\u2019s now time to use it or lose it! \u201cUse or lose what?\u201d you\u2019re probably asking\u2026your dental insurance benefits! 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