{"id":630,"date":"2021-02-12T15:36:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T15:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/?p=630"},"modified":"2025-09-18T01:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:22:44","slug":"your-benefits-have-reset-time-to-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/12\/your-benefits-have-reset-time-to-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Benefits Have Reset. Time to Use Them!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We could all use a fresh start in 2021 considering how hectic and unpredictable 2020 has proven to be. While it\u2019s a year we all want to move on from, it\u2019s still important to take a moment to self-reflect. When you do, you\u2019re taking the first step towards making the new year better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Our dentists at Smile More Dentistry want to take a brief moment to encourage patients to take a closer look at their dental insurance benefits. Every year, your benefits reset, making them usable on your most important dental treatments. Speaking of the new year, it\u2019s also a perfect way to establish a new year resolution for yourself moving forward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, we\u2019d like to help patients get started on the process of not only reflecting, but building a set of resolutions dedicated to prioritizing oral health! We should always practice self-reflection throughout the year, but why not try today now that we have a new year ahead of us? Smile More Dentistry is your partner in helping you achieve positive oral health, saving money on dental care, and giving you something worth celebrating once 2022 arrives!<\/p>\n\n\n

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For as little as $25\/month you can get 2 cleanings a year, emergency visits, x-rays, exam and consults. <\/strong>You also get up to 20% off treatment<\/strong>. Give us call for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a Look at Your 2020 Oral Care Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you start thinking about your resolutions for 2021, consider what your current oral health looked like in the previous year. It\u2019s worth asking yourself:
\u2714 Did I complete my exams and cleanings last year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Did I need dental work completed (and did I get it done?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Was my smile free of cavities, gum disease, and infections?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Has my dentist confirmed if my at-home care is working?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Did I use (and maximize) my dental insurance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answering these questions can make establishing your oral health resolutions easier and help you know what to prioritize moving forward, especially within the context of using your insurance benefits. Don\u2019t feel guilty if you didn\u2019t necessarily meet all of them. Instead, consider it an opportunity to start planning for the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take Note of Your Oral Health Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2020 was a year most of us would like to forget, but you should still look back at the accomplishments you did make and use them as a jumping off point of what you\u2019d like to do next. For example, many patients note that they had more time to practice their at-home oral care. If it\u2019s been perfected and personalized to your needs, you can begin focusing on:

\u2714 Setting up your biannual cleanings and exams

\u2714 Changing your diet to be more mouth-friendly

\u2714 Getting dental work out of the way that you didn\u2019t in 2020

\u2714 Making the most of your dental insurance benefits

Not sure what your oral care resolution should be in 2021? Our dentists are happy to provide you with additional guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start Preparing for 2021 and Beyond<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not think a dental checkup is a huge accomplishment in 2021, but our dentists beg to differ. When you complete just two annual checkups a year, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Catch underlying dental issues early (and get the treatment you need)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Get your deductible paid and start receiving coverage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Lock in the best time and day for you and your family\u2019s appointments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Confirm the most pressing oral health priorities to focus on<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our dentists and team will help you achieve positive oral health however possible, no matter how difficult the year becomes. From all of us at Smile More Dentistry, we look forward to hearing from you in the near future and helping you maximize your dental benefits in 2021!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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