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Hello Friends!
It’s that time of year again. Time to reflect, make resolutions and to renew promises you may have made to yourself. Did you resolve to quit smoking? Exercise or eat healthier? Spend more time with family? Become more organized? While these are all pretty common and worthwhile goals, I would encourage you to also add “Take care of your dental health” to that list.
Why? It’s certainly easier to put your dental health and keeping dental checkups at the bottom of a long to-do list. Unless you have a raging tooth ache, it can be a low priority. But like most things, if you keep putting off preventive care, eventually things will begin to deteriorate. And your oral health is not an exception. Of course your dentist checks for things like cavities, but also things a misaligned bite, worn down or cracking teeth which could indicate tooth grinding, or early warning signs of oral cancer. Detected early, most problems can be easily treated.
If there are specific concerns that cause you to postpone treatment and or preventive care, your dental office should be able to work with you to find a solution. Cost a concern? Ask about patient financing and how to maximize your insurance benefits. Time constraints an issue? Ask about early or late appointments. Most offices will be happy to find a time that works with your schedule. Are you fearful? Ask for a complimentary consultation to discuss specifics to your treatment. Many offices will offer items to help you relax or help you become comfortable. Whatever your concern, a good office will help you to overcome it.
Should you ever have questions of concerns, please visit our website at http://www.brunnerprastdental.com or feel free to give us a call.
Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy 2017:)
Your friends at Brunner Prast Family Dental
Hello Friends!
It’s that time of year again! And no, I’m not referring to the upcoming holiday season. I’m referring to the end of the dental benefit year. WooHoo! Exciting? Hardley. But it is important. Why? For the vast majority of patients with dental insurance, the policies run on a calendar year.
There are exceptions, of course (some government or educational agencies come to mind as examples). But for the most part, if you don’t use your dental benefits, you lose them. What does that mean exactly? Well, when you are given a dental insurance policy, either through your employer or one you purchase yourself, the plan typically covers a set dollar amount, a “maximum” amount you are allowed for the year. Most plans do not roll over into the next year. So the benefits you pay premiums for are lost.
Calling to schedule your dental appoinment sooner rather than later will ensure that you will receive the appointment time that works for you. It will also allow time for the doctor to create a comprehensive treatment plan should you need one and allow time to schedule before the end of the year. Holidays become very busy in a dental office. Many people try to take advantage of having time off work or school to schedule, so it may become difficult to schedule.
The good news is that it’s still early enough to schedule. The bad news is that we can’t help you if you don’t call.
Of course if you have any questions regarding insurance or anything else, we are always happy to help. We look forward to hearning from you soon:)
Your Friends at
Brunner Prast Family Dental
734.878.3167
http://www.brunnerprastdental.com
*This blog is for educational and entertainment purposes only and not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.
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