{"id":35,"date":"2018-11-04T17:03:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T17:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2018-12-04T17:04:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T17:04:53","slug":"dentist-in-casper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/04\/dentist-in-casper\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Casper Says Use Your Child\u2019s End of Year Benefits!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_179074213-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"smiling family portrait\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_179074213-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_179074213-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_179074213.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Is your little one covered by your dental insurance plan? If so, it is especially important for you to remember that your unused benefits are likely to expire at the end of this year. Most plans run from January to December and do not roll over from one period to the next. You want to do everything possible to ensure your child\u2019s smile grows into a healthy, beautiful one &#8212; and that\u2019s why it\u2019s time to book a checkup and cleaning with their dentist in Casper before the year is up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Does Dental Insurance Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You or your employer pay for your dental insurance benefits upfront in the form of a monthly premium. This amount usually ranges around $50 for an individual and $150 for a family of 3. In exchange for that regular payment, you and anyone else covered under your plan are eligible to receive certain benefits at a reduced rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the details of your plan may vary based on decisions made at the time of enrollment, in general, you can expect your coverage to look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two checkups and cleanings are either free or covered by 80%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An annual set of X-rays is typically covered, too<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fluoride may be covered for children, who are especially vulnerable to cavities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restorative treatments like crown and bridge, dentures, and others are covered between 50% and 80%, depending on the complexity of the procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New braces treatments receive some coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevention Is Crucial for Growing Smiles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids\u2019 smiles are particularly vulnerable to one threat in particular: cavities. In fact, the large majority of children will have had at least one cavity by the time they are 11 years old. To protect growing smiles from this oral health hazard, routine preventive care is of the utmost importance. The American Dental Association recommends that children have their first dental visit around the time they turn 1, with regular visits beginning no later than 3 years old. These appointments are typically either totally free or heavily discounted by a dental insurance, so make sure you take advantage of this benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Can I Stretch My Child\u2019s Benefits?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your child has not had 2 checkups and cleanings in 2018, that is a great place to start when you are trying to maximize your family\u2019s coverage. December is a busy month at most dental practices, so don\u2019t wait to book a visit for your little one. Let your child\u2019s dentist know you are trying to take advantage of your dental insurance benefits when you do! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the Practice <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Casper Children\u2019s Dental Clinic offers friendly dental care for growing smiles. Plus, they work with all insurance plans and Medicaid to ensure their high-quality care is highly affordable. To book an end of year checkup and cleaning for your little one, do not hesitate to get in touch with the practice by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">calling them at (307) 266-1997.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your little one covered by your dental insurance plan? If so, it is especially important for you to remember that your unused benefits are likely to expire at the end of this year. 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