Sadly, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental care, dental procedures… or even supplies, like cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, dental plates, or other dental devices. If dental care is not a priority for you, because traditional Medicare doesn’t cover it, you are at risk of tooth decay if left untreated.
Michelle Andrews of NPR.org does a great job of explaining the problem of senior dental care and the rare times that insurance may cover it.
