What seniors should know about paying for dental care Many Medicare plans don't cover dental care, forcing senior consumers to forego regular cleanings or important, costly procedures - UnSplash + ...

Dental insurance for seniors typically covers medically necessary dental procedures, helping you to maintain good oral health throughout your life.

Seniors who enroll in traditional government-run Medicare can buy dental insurance. Still, nearly half of Medicare enrollees did not have dental coverage as of 2019, according to KFF.

A new study reveals that restrictive features in Medicare Advantage (MA) dental plans may create barriers to dental care access for seniors, despite the plans' intended purpose of expanding coverage.

As a result, seniors must either pay for dental services completely out-of-pocket or try to find a Medicare supplement that provides high-quality, affordable and accessible dental care.

Nearly half of older adults don't regularly visit a dentist. Voters overwhelmingly support adding dental benefits to Medicare.