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Published on November 5, 2025.
Last reviewed on October 17, 2025
by Pacific Smiles Dental.
In health insurance speak the phrase “use it or lose it” means that if you do not use your annual dental benefits in a 12-month period, they will expire and re-set for the start of 2026.
Wow! – this year has really flown by and it’s not slowing down, which means that you only have a limited number of days left in 2025 to take advantage of what extras benefits you still have available to use.
Annual limits differ between private health funds and may also vary based on your level of cover. It’s a good idea to check with your health insurance provider to ask them what benefits you have remaining before booking your appointment with Pacific Smiles Dental.
At Pacific Smiles Dental, and we mean it politely when we say, use it or lose it. The reality is that leftover health benefits will fade away faster than New Year’s resolutions.
Here are some key points to consider:
- Annual Limits: Dental insurance benefits are reset yearly and you can kiss goodbye to unused benefits.
- Preventive Care: Regular check-ups and cleanings maintain oral health and catch problems early. Many health fund plans offer annual no-gap check-up visits.
- Address Existing Issues: Plan and schedule dentist recommended treatments like fillings or crowns before your benefits reset on January 1st.
- Maximise Benefits: Use your dental benefits before December 31 to avoid losing it for good. Book a check-up now.
The days are disappearing fast for you to use your Dental Extras benefits before you lose them. The countdown is on. Use it or lose it!
Book your appointment at Pacific Smiles Dental now.