We know that life can get busy, and routine dental care can sometimes fall to the bottom of the to-do list. As we approach the midpoint of 2026, we encourage you and your covered members who have not yet scheduled your preventive dental care visit to do so soon. Dental offices often book appointments several months in advance, and scheduling now can help ensure you receive your preventive services before the end of the year.
Taking advantage of your dental benefits, including regular dental exams and cleanings, allows for the timely detection and treatment of oral health concerns, helping to prevent minor issues from becoming more complex problems. In addition to supporting a healthy smile, oral health is closely connected to overall health and well-being.
In addition to preventive care, GW's dental insurance plans also cover more extensive procedures such as fillings, root canals, crowns, and even orthodontic treatment options dependent on your plan. For more information, view the summary list of covered services and costs for the Low PPO, High PPO, and the DMO plan.
GW's dental insurance plans operate on an annual basis, meaning many covered benefits reset on January 1. If you do not use the dental coverage available to you during the year, you may miss out on benefits that you've already paid for or voluntarily elected for the plan year.
Whether it's time for your routine cleaning, you have been postponing a filling or crown, or you've been considering other dental treatment, now is a great time to schedule an appointment. Taking action before year-end can help you maximize the value of your dental coverage and avoid losing access to unused plan benefits when coverage resets for the new year.
