Here are five useful tips to MAXIMIZE YOUR 2022 DENTAL BENEFITS 1. KEEP UP WITH PREVENTIVE CARE Many dental insurance plans allow you to attend two cleanings and checkups each year at little to no out of pocket cost. Preventive appointments help your mouth feel clean & fresh and catch oral health problems before they become serious. 2. SCHEDULE RESTORATIVE TREATMENT ASAP Dental insurance plans do not provide the same level of coverage for every treatment. While they offer robust coverage for preventive care, if things worsen major procedures might cover just 50%-80% of the cost. 3. REMEMBER THAT BENEFITS DO NOT ROLL OVER Most insurance plans operate on a calendar-year basis. At the end of the year, unused benefits expire. Hence, if you know you need a specific treatment, the time to schedule it is now — before your 2022 policy ends. 4. BE STRATEGIC WITH MAJOR PROCEDURES Some major dental procedures take place across multiple appointments. Ask your dental team if you can schedule it between 2022 and 2023. You might be able to use two annual maximums rather than just one. 5. UTILIZE YOUR FSA If you have flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer. Most FSAs expires at the end of the calendar year. Use them before they expire. At Thomas R Lambert DMD , we are happy to work with most types of insurance and we provide reasonably priced, top-quality care, contact us at (610) 798-6296.