If you have dental insurance, then you have benefits that could be used for treatment. This also means that unless you use them, they don’t roll over and will instead expire at the end or December. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, family dentist talks about using your dental benefits to start 2023 with a bright and healthy smile.
Dental Insurance and Health Savings Accounts
Do you currently have dental insurance? If so, you have benefits that will expire at the end of the year unless you use them. The same goes for many health savings accounts, as you earn funds that may not roll over after December 31st. You can instead use these for the last checkup and cleaning of 2022. This means a chance for us to identify areas of concern and address them before the holidays are here and your schedule becomes a little more hectic than usual. Let’s work together to start a new year with a stunning new smile, for you and your whole family!
The Checkup Visit
The dental exam is the first step, so we can assess the current state of your smile and diagnose any issues before they arise and threaten overall oral health. To make a diagnosis with accuracy and precision, our team will gather detailed digital images with x-ray and intraoral camera technology. We then create a treatment plan to address the concerns that do develop. Examples of what we look for include tooth decay, infected teeth, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. We also screen for oral cancer, and watch for issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). In the same visit, our team will clean the teeth too, a process that involves removing all plaque and tartar buildup from the surfaces of the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and manual tool. This not only fights bad breath and teeth stains, but tooth decay and gum disease too!
Our Treatment Options
We have a full array of treatments for helping kids and adults, from oral appliances to fight TMD and bruxism, to fluoride and dental sealants to protect little smiles. We can use lifelike restorations to address decay and infection, and replace missing teeth with natural looking prosthetics too. If you have any questions about our treatment options, or if you would like to schedule a visit soon, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Your Allen, TX Dentist About Using Your Benefits
We’re ready to help you and your family start 2022 with a strong and healthy smile! If you want to know more about the process of improving your oral health, or if you are ready to book an appointment, contact your Allen, TX, dentist, Dr. Torrens-Parker, by calling 469-342-6644.
