{"id":395,"date":"2024-12-13T17:36:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T17:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistgrandprairie.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:01:29","slug":"is-it-time-to-get-a-dental-crown-before-the-end-of-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistgrandprairie.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-get-a-dental-crown-before-the-end-of-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Deadlines: Is it Time to Get a Dental Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Another year is about to draw to a close, and that means the big reset on your dental insurance benefits is soon to follow! If you\u2019ve been putting off getting a crown or other dental treatment, now is the time to act. Your benefits<\/a> won\u2019t roll over into the new year, so any unused coverage will disappear once the ball drops! Continue reading to see how a crown can make the most of your insurance and protect your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rule of \u201cUse It or Lose It.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most dental insurance plans operate on a calendar year. This means you\u2019re given an annual maximum\u2014the amount your insurance will cover for dental treatments within the year. If you don\u2019t use that coverage in time, it\u2019s gone for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if your insurance covers up to $1,500 annually, and you\u2019ve only used $500, that leaves $1,000 in benefits on the table! You could put this toward a dental crown, a filling, or even a root canal, so don\u2019t let it go to waste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should I Get a Dental Crown Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of all the treatments typically covered by insurance, a crown is one of the strongest contenders for your leftover benefits. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n