Dental services
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) provides very limited dental coverage, typically only covering dental services that are part of other medical treatments. Most routine dental care is not covered by traditional Medicare.
- Original Medicare does NOT cover routine dental care like cleanings, fillings, or extractions
- Dental services are only covered if they are part of another medically necessary procedure
- Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer additional dental benefits
- Beneficiaries may need separate dental insurance or discount plans for comprehensive coverage
- All Medicare beneficiaries
- Medicare Advantage plan members may have additional dental benefits
- No standard dental coverage in Original Medicare
- Potential out-of-pocket costs for most dental services
- Medicare Advantage plans may have varying dental coverage costs
- No coverage for routine dental checkups
- No coverage for dental procedures like fillings, crowns, or root canals
- Limited to dental services directly related to other medical treatments
- Review your specific Medicare plan for dental coverage details
- Consider purchasing supplemental dental insurance
- Explore Medicare Advantage plans with dental benefits
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific questions
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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