{"id":199,"date":"2019-10-15T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T16:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:28:57","slug":"if-you-have-dental-insurance-heres-why-its-time-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/15\/if-you-have-dental-insurance-heres-why-its-time-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Have Dental Insurance, Here\u2019s Why It\u2019s Time to Use It!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As 2019 winds down, you\u2019re working hard to tie-up any loose ends so you can close the year feeling accomplished. How nice would it be, then, to know that by applying a little effort now, you can reap big benefits down the road? If you don\u2019t want your dental insurance to go to waste, then now is the time to act by visiting a local dentist to put your coverage to good use. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll find out about the benefits<\/a> you stand to gain! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be a Part of This Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Statistics show that of the 160+ million dental insured in the United States, many fail to take full advantage of having access to an average of $1,200 of coverage annually. In fact, the current standard is for each dental insured person to receive a little over $300 of care per year. Patients aren\u2019t just leaving money on the table; they\u2019re also missing out on a host of dental services that could prevent several common dental issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do This Instead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of letting your dental insurance go to waste, you can take steps to maximize your coverage by visiting a dentist semi-annually for preventive care. Here\u2019s what you stand to gain: <\/p>\n\n\n\n