{"id":141,"date":"2023-10-08T18:20:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T18:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esplanade-dental.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2023-11-16T18:21:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:21:42","slug":"dental-implants-dental-insurance-and-what-you-should-know-before-years-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esplanade-dental.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/08\/dental-implants-dental-insurance-and-what-you-should-know-before-years-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants, Dental Insurance, and What You Should Know Before Year\u2019s End"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esplanade-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_1255097611.jpeg\" alt=\"dental implant on a pile of money\" class=\"wp-image-142\" style=\"width:400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The end of the year is fast approaching, which means that you have only a few more months before your dental insurance benefits reset. That being the case, you may be on the hunt for treatments that could make a difference in your smile, and that may make good use of your benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esplanade-dental.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are often recommended for people who are missing teeth, and the benefits that they offer in terms of strength and stability speak for themselves. Could they be a way to make use of your dental insurance before the end of the year? Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Implants Covered by Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about dental insurance in any detail it can be a little bit hard to make absolute statements. Every single plan is different, which means that it\u2019s difficult to make claims with any reliability about your particular dental plan without knowing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the coverage you\u2019ll get for your dental implants is likely to be minimal, though not necessarily zero. Some dental plans won\u2019t cover any part of the dental implant process, while others will cover certain aspects of the treatment, like the restoration that sits on top of it. However, dental insurance is likely to pay only a portion of the cost of even these components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Timing Matter for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that dental implants aren\u2019t likely to be covered by insurance means that you don\u2019t necessarily have to worry about exceeding your yearly maximum in getting them. Seeing as it\u2019s the end of the year already, this is probably a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that, because payments towards treatments that aren\u2019t covered don\u2019t generally contribute to your deductible. That means that there\u2019s no difference whether you get the treatment before or after you\u2019ve met it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that your restoration may be covered, you should try and get dental implant surgery now so that you can make use of your benefits before they reset at the end of the year. Given the fact that you\u2019re unlikely to exceed your yearly maximum, you should be able to do this even if you\u2019ve gotten care earlier in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Esplanade Dental Care, we believe that getting your dream smile is the project of a lifetime, and we want to be your partners in this endeavor through every step of the way. If you\u2019re someone who ordinarily dreads spending time at the dentist\u2019s office, we\u2019re happy to say that your time with us should change how you feel about the field, in addition to changing your smile for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esplanade-dental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (630) 493-0914.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The end of the year is fast approaching, which means that you have only a few more months before your dental insurance benefits reset. That being the case, you may be on the hunt for treatments that could make a difference in your smile, and that may make good use of your benefits. 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