{"id":69,"date":"2017-11-09T14:28:51","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2017-12-09T14:30:12","modified_gmt":"2017-12-09T14:30:12","slug":"dentist-attleboro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/dentist-attleboro\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Attleboro Has 3 Tips for Using Dental Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"close-upInvesting in <\/span>dental insurance<\/span><\/a> is a wise move that can help you and your family enjoy clean, healthy, lasting smiles. The key to making the most out of your coverage is understanding just how your plan works. In 2018, don\u2019t let your insurance benefits slip away because you\u2019re not sure what you\u2019re covered for! Your dentist in Attleboro has more information on how to make your investment work for you in the New Year. Keep reading to find out more — for the benefit of your wallet <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Choosing the Right Dentist<\/span><\/h2>\n

Finding a dental office that accepts your insurance plan is the first thing you should do. After all, your insurance won\u2019t help you much if your dentist won\u2019t file your claim or work to help you maximize your benefits. At Capron Park Dental, our dentists and team of experts will find out just what you are eligible for — plans vary based on how much you pay as a premium — and then go about figuring out how to help you stretch your benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Scheduling Preventive Care<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most dental insurance plans fully cover two checkups and cleanings per year, along with X-rays and possibly additional preventive treatments like dental sealants and topical fluoride applications. You pay in advance for these services each month, so make sure you take advantage of them by scheduling and attending two checkups and cleanings annually. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our office will check in with you as the year progresses to help you remember to use these valuable benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting the dentist every six months is important for your lasting oral health. During this appointment, our hygiene team will remove plaque and tartar that have had the chance to build up on the surface of your teeth and around the gums. Then, your dentist will perform an examination to look for oral health issues like:<\/span><\/p>\n