{"id":108,"date":"2018-10-02T21:19:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T21:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2018-11-12T21:22:15","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T21:22:15","slug":"dentist-virginia-beach-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dentist-virginia-beach-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Benefits with a Dentist in Virginia Beach Before They\u2019re Gone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dental insurance paper.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/AdobeStock_94425459__1541014091_40195.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Do you have dental insurance or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Many people get to the end of the year without reaching their annual maximum, which means people are reaching December 31<sup>st<\/sup> with hard-earned dental benefits left on the table. Read on to learn how to utilize your benefits to the max for a healthy smile and a happy wallet before New Year\u2019s from your dentist in Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Benefit from Your Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t use your dental benefits without seeing your dentist, so make sure you schedule two checkups and cleanings each year. Preventive visits like these are typically covered in most dental benefit plans. The key is to reach your annual maximum by using your benefits at the dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>If you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/new-patients.html\">get in to see your dentist<\/a> earlier in the year, you\u2019ll have a better idea of what treatments you may need in the future. That way, you can check with your insurance provider to see what services are covered, and you\u2019ll know what you may have to pay out of pocket. Try to hit your annual maximum before December 31<sup>st<\/sup> because those benefits won\u2019t roll over.<\/p>\n<p>Besides hitting your annual maximum, checkups and cleanings are also an important part of your oral and overall health. Preventive visits give your dentist an opportunity to make sure everything is healthy looking and feeling. Plus, your dentist has tools like X-Rays where they can catch issues in your smile that aren\u2019t visible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan with Your FSA<\/h2>\n<p>Flexible Spending Accounts are accounts set up through your employer, where you choose how much money to put in it from each paycheck. This money can be used on preventive visits and other oral healthcare services. FSA\u2019s typically function like a debit card, and you can even use it to purchase certain healthcare products at your local drugstore.<\/p>\n<p>With an FSA, it\u2019s even more important to plan your year. Most FSA\u2019s cut off at the end of the year, but some employers offer a grace period, or they\u2019ll let you keep a fraction of the money in your account. Because of this, it\u2019s vital that you get a treatment plan from your dentist to plan out your expenses. After you know what kind of dental services you may need, you can put in the correct amount of money accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a benefits plan or an FSA, hitting your annual maximum will ensure you\u2019re getting the most out of your benefits. If you still haven\u2019t seen your dentist this year, now is a great time to schedule an appointment before your December 31<sup>st<\/sup> deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sarah Esparza enjoys providing quality care for her patients in Virginia Beach. She has an amazing team that wants to help you maximize your dental benefits. She offers various dental services for the whole family, making her office a one-stop-shop. She currently runs her own practice, and she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (757) 499-4707 for any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have dental insurance or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Many people get to the end of the year without reaching their annual maximum, which means people are reaching December 31st with hard-earned dental benefits left on the table. 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