Welcome to 2026. The holiday lights are coming down in Larimer Square, the ski traffic to Winter Park is in full swing, and for many of us, the “New Year’s Resolutions” are already starting to feel like chores.
At Dental Elements, we propose a different kind of resolution. One that requires zero willpower and actually saves you time.
It’s the Strategic Dental Jumpstart.
While most people wait until November to panic about their dental benefits, the savviest patients in downtown Denver—from the tech startups in LoDo to the finance offices on 17th Street—are booking their biggest appointments right now. Why? Because on January 1st, the scoreboard reset.
The “January Advantage” for Commuters
Let’s be honest about the commute this month. Between the winter weather on I-25 and the influx of visitors for the National Western Stock Show (Jan 10–25), driving in and out of the city is… complicated.
If you commute in from Central Park or Globeville, you know the I-70 corridor becomes a parking lot this time of year. If you are coming up Santa Fe from Baker or Platt Park, the winter glare can be blinding.
So, why leave the city for your dental care?
Instead of burning precious PTO to drive back to a suburban dentist—fighting the Stock Show traffic both ways—stay where you are. Our practice is designed for the urban professional. You can walk over from your office, get your crown prep or Invisalign scan done in our high-tech, efficient studio, and be back at your desk before the traffic on I-25 even starts to build.
Understanding the “Deductible Reset”
Here is the financial reality of January 1st:
- The Bad News: Your deductible has likely reset. You’ll have to pay that first ~$50 or $100 out of pocket again.
- The Good News: Your Annual Maximum (usually $1,500 to $2,500) is fully replenished.
Why book big treatment now? If you need a major procedure—like a crown, an implant, or a full set of aligners—doing it in January is a strategic financial move. By hitting your deductible early in the year, every cleaning, exam, and filling you need for the rest of 2026 is covered at your plan’s higher percentage. You aren’t “saving” your benefits; you are unlocking them for the year.
For Our Neighbors in the Highlands and RiNo
For those of you living in LoHi, Jefferson Park, or RiNo, you have the ultimate advantage: proximity. While your colleagues are rushing to beat the traffic back to the suburbs, you are minutes away from high-quality care.
January is often a quieter month socially after the holiday blitz. It is the perfect time to handle those appointments you pushed off during the chaos of December. Whether it’s a cosmetic whitening session to start 2026 bright, or finally addressing that tooth sensitivity you ignored over Thanksgiving dinner, we have the slot for you.
Start 2026 with a Win
You don’t need another gym membership you won’t use. You need a strategy that keeps you healthy and protects your time.
Check your insurance portal. If you see that fresh Annual Maximum sitting there, call us. Let’s get your 2026 dental plan sorted now, so you can spend the rest of the year smiling—not scheduling.