Medicare can help many seniors pay for healthcare costs and maintain good overall health as they retire. However, dental health is typically handled apart from traditional healthcare, and many seniors ...

I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees ...

For routine dental care, such as cleanings, X-rays or root canals, you'll need dental coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan, a stand-alone dental plan or Medicaid. Original Medicare does not ...

Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental care, but Medicare Advantage plans from UHC, HealthSpring and Aetna top our list for Medicare dental coverage for seniors. Many, or all, of the products ...

Many older adults lose company health coverage when they retire, and most Medicare-sponsored plans offer minimal or no dental coverage. This can leave many aging individuals in need of affordable ...

A: It's a sad fact: Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care. Some retirees may spend thousands on annual dental procedures, while low-income seniors end up sacrificing dental care altogether to ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the services covered by the program and to add information about setting up an appointment. Summit Community Care Clinic has been providing free ...

As more patients seek lasting, tech-forward solutions to tooth loss, the practice adapts with expanded implant services ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...