An estimated 74 million Americans don’t have dental insurance and struggle to afford the dental care they need. Which may explain why roughly 2 million dental emergencies are treated in the hospital each year, most of which are from uninsured people who aren’t getting regular checkups. Of course, having dental insurance isn’t a guarantee of getting routine dental care either! In fact, there are millions of people who do have a plan but don’t use it to their advantage. If you’re fortunate enough to have insurance, keep reading for 4 good reasons to see a dentist in Allentown before your plan expires and get great tips for maximizing your benefits.

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