Stop Wasting Your Benefits! 3 Ways to Use Your Benefits Before They’re Gone
1. Look your best for the next big event! If cosmetic work is covered by your insurance plan, now is the perfect time to take advantage of it! A single whitening treatment can remove years of stains, transforming your smile after just one appointment. And if crooked teeth prevent you from smiling for the camera, ask what Invisalign can do for you. The holiday season is full of office parties and family gatherings. Your remaining dental benefits can help you look your best. 2. Make your health a priority! Dentistry isn’t just cosmetics. Your oral health is a key part of your overall health. If there’s something wrong inside your mouth, that bacteria has a straight path to the rest of your internal organs. Use the benefits you’ve built over 2019 to
Imagine you have a jar that you spent all year putting money in, saving up for a big trip. If you don’t take the trip before New Year’s Eve, all that money will go into someone else’s pocket. Would you start booking your trip today? Of course you would! No one wants to see their hard-earned money go to waste! So why are you wasting your dental benefits? According to the National Association of Dental Plans, over 97% of patients with PPO dental plans fail to reach their annual maximum. This means every year, they’re leaving money on the table. If you’ve been paying into your dental insurance all year, don’t let that money disappear. Here are three ways you can make good use of your benefits before they’re gone for good.
get a jump-start on your New Year’s resolution to be healthier.
3. Say goodbye to pain! Does it hurt when you bite down? Do you have to pass on peppermint mochas or pumpkin spice lattes because of tooth sensitivity? Have you forgotten what it’s like to eat without pain? That’s exactly what your dental benefits are for! Don’t start the new year with old pain. Get to your dentist’s office and enjoy a healthier, pain-free smile before your benefits expire on Dec. 31. Our calendar fills up fast at the end of the year. If you want to use your benefits before they’re gone, call 619-265-2467 and schedule your appointment today!
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Green Beans With Ginger and Garlic
Turkey is, for the most part, a healthy and lean protein. Thanksgiving sides, on the other hand, tend to be a little more indulgent. This year, eschew the classic, creamy green bean casserole in favor of this lighter, healthier, and altogether tastier option.
Ingredients
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2 lbs whole green beans, ends trimmed
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1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp crushed red pepper
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. To the side of the stove, prepare a large bucket of ice water. 2. Cook beans in boiling water for 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice water. Drain and pat dry. 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and
cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in ground ginger and crushed pepper. Add green beans.
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4. Cook together for 2–3 minutes. 5. Transfer to plate and serve.
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