{"id":300,"date":"2024-12-04T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T10:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2025-01-21T22:31:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T22:31:50","slug":"why-start-clearcorrect-before-the-year-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/04\/why-start-clearcorrect-before-the-year-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Insuring Straight Smiles: Why Start ClearCorrect Before the Year Ends?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_473268511__1___1737491855_57293.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a ClearCorrect aligner in front of his chest\" class=\"wp-image-301\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_473268511__1___1737491855_57293.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_473268511__1___1737491855_57293-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_473268511__1___1737491855_57293-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Since 2024 is almost over, you may think there\u2019s no point in starting a big project now. New Year\u2019s Day is just a few weeks away; it can seem easier to put things off till then. That said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/clearcorrect.html\">clear aligners<\/a> would be a strong exception to this seemingly proven rule. It\u2019s often best to start ClearCorrect before the year ends and certain perks expire. To learn the reason why, keep reading and let your Crown Point cosmetic dentist explain the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Remind Me: What\u2019s ClearCorrect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">At its core, ClearCorrect is an orthodontic treatment that aligns crooked smiles. It uses a series of clear plastic trays to move a patient\u2019s teeth into the correct positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You only have to follow a few rules for ClearCorrect treatment to work well. Firstly, you must wear your aligner trays for 22 hours daily; you should only remove them for meals and oral care. The second rule is to attend regular ClearCorrect \u201ccheck-in\u201d visits to ensure your treatment progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Why Start It Before Year\u2019s End?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">It may seem odd to start ClearCorrect right before January arrives. However, doing so lets you maximize your dental insurance\u2019s benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You see, unused dental benefits don\u2019t just \u201croll over\u201d from one year to the next. They reset <strong>after December 31st <\/strong>and require that you pay your deductible again to \u201ckick in.\u201d If you wait until January to start ClearCorrect, your treatment will cost more than it would otherwise. In contrast, starting now lets you use your remaining and renewed coverages and saves money. That can make the difference between care being unaffordable or not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Other Ways to Make ClearCorrect Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Of course, starting ClearCorrect before the year ends isn\u2019t your only way to lower costs. You can also take advantage of the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HSA\/FSA Accounts \u2013<\/strong> If you have a health savings or flexible spending account, its funds could pay for your ClearCorrect treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental Membership Plans <\/strong>\u2013 Many dentists offer dental membership plans in exchange for monthly or annual fees. By joining one, you could get a major discount on ClearCorrect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interest-Free Lenders <\/strong>\u2013 Some dental practices work with 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party financiers (Cherry, CareCredit, etc.). Through them, you could pay for ClearCorrect in monthly installments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Contact your workplace or insurance provider to see if your plan covers ClearCorrect. From there, you can decide whether to get orthodontic work before 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/\">Ornelas Family Dentistry<\/a> is based in Crown Point, IN. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Joe Ornelas<\/a>, our practice always takes a patient-first approach to dental care. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to your smile\u2019s needs, ensuring the best possible results! Our team would want nothing less than thriving teeth and gums after a visit to our office. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">our website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(219)-663-2892<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2024 is almost over, you may think there\u2019s no point in starting a big project now. New Year\u2019s Day is just a few weeks away; it can seem easier to put things off till then. That said, clear aligners would be a strong exception to this seemingly proven rule. 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