Finding the right health care plan can be a daunting process. When determining your health care needs, don’t forget to include dental services in the overall equation. Even if you’ve been fortunate ...

Routine dental care is not part of the coverage of Original Medicare (parts A and B). However, many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage as an additional benefit. The nonprofit KFF ...

Original Medicare has limited dental coverage, but Medicare Advantage plans may offer more comprehensive dental care. Private insurers provide Medicare Advantage plans, and while they must offer the ...

Oral disease is common among US adults older than age 65, with 20 percent having untreated cavities and nearly 70 percent experiencing gum disease. Poor oral health is linked to conditions such as ...

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover dental services, such as dental crowns, except in rare cases. On the other hand, if you have a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan with dental ...

There are numerous ways people with Medicare can get dental coverage aside from their employer or former employer. Two common misconceptions about Medicare are that it doesn’t cover dental care and ...

Supplemental coverage isn't mandatory when you enroll in Medicare, and some retirees may be able to manage without it. But for many people, Medigap plans play a crucial role in protecting against ...

Original Medicare typically does not cover dental services like crowns, except in rare cases where the procedure is medically necessary and tied to a covered service, such as cancer treatment.

Regular dental care: Routine dental services, like cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, and orthodontics, are generally not ...

Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a healthy smile, oral health becomes more of an issue as we age. There aren’t many numbers on how many seniors go to the dentist, but almost half of all ...

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage and may cover dental implants if they are medically necessary. But coverage varies by plan. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are Medicare ...