The Clock Is Ticking!
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DON’T LET YOUR DENTAL BENEFITS EXPIRE WITHOUT BEING USED
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It’s hard to believe that we are preparing to enter a whole new decade in just a matter of months. The new year is a time for reflection on the year that has passed and anticipation for the next 365 days ahead of you. But when Jan. 1, 2020, hits, don’t look back on 2019 and wish you had done more — or regret the loss of your dental benefits.
Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine Green Beans With Ginger and Garlic
As the clock strikes midnight on the morning of New Year’s Day, your dental benefits will expire. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, less than 3% of people actually use or exceed their plan’s annual maximum. For the 97% of people who fail to use all their dental benefits each year, they do not get to stock up and save these unused benefits the following year. Instead, the benefits you have been paying for all year will not roll over, and you will start fresh with new benefits in the new year.
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.
So, if you get the same amount of benefits next year as you do this year, what’s the point of using up your dental benefits before 2019 is over?
There are hundreds of dollars worth of differences.
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Depending on how much you pay each month for your dental benefits, you could be wasting hundreds of dollars by simply not using them. You have been paying for dental protection, procedures, and regular cleanings all year. Why not get more bang for your buck? Plus, when you use your dental benefits, you are making one of the best decisions you can make for your overall health. Dental experts can check for signs of oral cancers, improve your diet by updating
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2 lbs whole green beans, ends trimmed
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6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp crushed red pepper
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Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
your smile, improve the health of those with diabetes, and monitor chronic conditions — with just one regular dental appointment.
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.
That’s what you have been paying for all year!
Don’t let your money go to waste! Use up those dental benefits and schedule your last appointment of 2019 with Woo Wang Dental today. Call 301.993.1833 or 240.683.3833.
4. Cook together for 2–3 minutes. 5. Transfer to plate and serve.
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