Medicare and Dental Coverage

• One common misconception is that Medicare covers dental care for seniors.
• However, Medicare generally does not cover routine dental care, including check-ups, cleanings, fillings, or dentures.
• Medicare will only cover dental services that are considered medically necessary, such as dental work required before a complicated medical procedure.
• For routine dental care, seniors need to explore other options such as dental insurance plans or free/low-cost dental services.