Seniors: How To Get Dental Insurance At Not Cost

What Dental Services Does Medicare Cover?

Contrary to popular belief, basic Medicare does cover some dental services. However, these services are only covered when they are a subset of another issue and do not cover basic care.

For example, if you are in a terrible accident and require jaw surgery or emergency dental work, Medicare would cover some of those costs. Additionally, many cancer treatment protocols require dental work before treatment. This process could include the extraction or correction of damaged teeth as chemotherapy increases the risk of infection in the body.

In some cases, Part A and Part B Medicare will contribute to the cost of your hospital stay if dental surgery is deemed medically necessary. However, it will not cover the treatment itself.

So, while some dental is covered by basic Medicare, cleanings and fillings are not. Furthermore, dentures are not covered under basic Medicare— an important consideration with age.