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Does Medicare cover dental?

Original Medicare generally does not cover most routine dental care, but some Medicare Advantage plans or separate dental coverage may include certain dental benefits. Details vary by plan and location.

Answer

it depends

Plain-English explanation

Original Medicare generally does not cover most routine dental care, but some Medicare Advantage plans or separate dental coverage may include certain dental benefits. Details vary by plan and location.

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Call if dental, vision, prescriptions, doctors, and total out-of-pocket costs are part of your Medicare review.

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