As autumn approaches and the days start to grow shorter here in Concord, many of us are settling into new routines, school schedules, fall sports, and the hustle of work and family life. It’s a lot to keep up with!
And while we don’t want to add to your already full plate, we do want to remind you that this is also a great time to tackle something easy to overlook: your dental insurance benefits.
Why Now is a Smart Time to Check Your Benefits
As you already know, many dental plans run on a calendar year basis, which means unused benefits, maximums, or preventive coverage often reset on January 1.
If you’ve had a year where your cleanings, x‑rays, or other preventative services were put off, you may lose the opportunity to use what you’ve already paid for through premiums.
Getting into the office in these last few months can help:
- Catch small issues before they become bigger (and more expensive).
- Make sure your preventive care is up to date (cleanings, check‑ups, etc.).
- Use any remaining benefits or allowances for services you may need.
What to Look For
Here are some helpful steps to make sure you maximize your benefits:
- Review your dental plan details
See what’s covered: preventive visits, cleanings, diagnostic x‑rays, etc. Also, check when the plan maximum resets. - Check your remaining coverage
If your plan gives you “two cleanings per year” or paid x‑rays or fluoride treatments, find out what you’ve used already. - Make an appointment before your benefits expire
Word to the wise: it’s often easier to get in during the fall season, after the back to school shuffle but before the December holiday season begins. - Plan any necessary treatments
If you need fillings, crowns, or other restorative dental work, there may still be time to begin this year so you can apply benefits now rather than later.
Small Effort, Big Smile
Using your dental benefits before the year ends is a little thing that can make a big difference, not only for your oral health, but your wallet, too! Preventive care now helps avoid bigger issues later, plus you’ll start 2026 with fewer things to worry about.
If you’re unsure about what your plan covers, or think you might have unused benefits, give us a call. We’re happy to help you navigate your coverage and schedule any needed visits so you get every bit of value from your plan.
“Dr. Arndt and her team have established themselves as the BEST dental team in Concord! Every aspect of the patient experience is intentionally designed to be welcoming, educational and provide superior dental services. So glad our family became patients in 2025!”
— J. Joscelyn
Contact our team today to schedule your fall check‑up or preventive visit and make the most of your dental insurance!