{"id":94,"date":"2025-12-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hinklefamilydental.com\/newsletter\/?p=94"},"modified":"2026-06-07T11:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:32:56","slug":"december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hinklefamilydental.com\/newsletter\/december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"End-of-Year Smiles & Community Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the year comes to a close, it\u2019s a great time to take a look at your dental benefits. Many insurance plans reset on December 31, and any unused benefits typically don\u2019t roll over. That means the care you\u2019ve already paid for could be left on the table if it\u2019s not used before year-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental benefits can be used for more than just your regular cleaning and exam. This is the perfect time to schedule restorative work, address areas we\u2019ve been \u201ckeeping an eye on,\u201d or complete treatment that\u2019s already been recommended. Taking care of these needs now can help prevent bigger issues\u2014and bigger expenses\u2014down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Hinkle Family Dental is here to help make the process easy. If you\u2019re unsure about what benefits you have remaining, we\u2019re happy to check for you and help you prioritize treatment before the year ends. We know schedules fill quickly this time of year, so we encourage you to book sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or a family member have been putting off an appointment, now is the time. Call, text, email, or schedule online to reserve your spot before benefits expire. We\u2019d love to help you finish the year with a healthy, confident smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for a simple, meaningful gift this holiday season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Opalescence Go pre-filled teeth whitening trays<\/strong> are a perfect way to give someone a brighter smile\u2014no appointments required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These professional-grade whitening trays are easy to use at home, mint flavored, and gentle enough for sensitive teeth. With 20 pre-filled trays for just $60<\/strong> (a great value compared to online pricing), they make a thoughtful stocking stuffer, host gift, or treat for yourself before holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available for purchase in our office while supplies last. Stop by or give us a call. We\u2019d love to help you spread a little extra brightness this Christmas season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This holiday season, our hearts are full. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our patients and community, our annual food drive<\/strong> was a wonderful success\u2014and together, we were able to support families in need through GRACE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of you, shelves were filled, meals were made possible, and hope was shared with neighbors right here in our community. Every donation, big or small, made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful to be surrounded by such caring and compassionate people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Hinkle Family Dental, giving back has always been part of who we are. We believe caring for our community goes far beyond the walls of our office, and it\u2019s an honor to partner with our patients to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and helping us serve others. We are so proud of our dental family and the good we can do together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the year comes to a close, it\u2019s a great time to take a look at your dental benefits. Many insurance plans reset on December 31, and any unused benefits typically don\u2019t roll over. That means the care you\u2019ve already paid for could be left on the table if it\u2019s not used before year-end.<\/p>\n

Dental benefits can be used for more than just your regular cleaning and exam. This is the perfect time to schedule restorative work, address areas we\u2019ve been \u201ckeeping an eye on,\u201d or complete treatment that\u2019s already been recommended. Taking care of these needs now can help prevent bigger issues\u2014and bigger expenses\u2014down the road.<\/p> (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":93,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nEnd-of-Year Smiles & Community Highlights - Hinkle Family Dental Newsletter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hinklefamilydental.com\/newsletter\/december-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"End-of-Year Smiles & Community Highlights - Hinkle Family Dental Newsletter\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As the year comes to a close, it\u2019s a great time to take a look at your dental benefits. 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