What Dental Services Does Medicare Cover?
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) generally does not cover routine dental care, including exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, or implants. Dental services may be covered in limited circumstances when they are directly connected to a covered medical treatment, such as certain procedures performed in a hospital.
If you have Original Medicare without dental benefits, you may still have options for accessing the dental care you need. Some beneficiaries choose to purchase a separate dental plan, while others pay for dental services out of pocket.
Medicare Advantage Plans Can Help
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare and may include additional benefits that Original Medicare does not, including dental, vision, hearing, prescription drug coverage, fitness programs, transportation, and over-the-counter allowances.
Dental benefits vary by plan. Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover preventive services, while others may offer an annual allowance toward certain restorative procedures. Copayments, coverage limits, and covered services also vary, so it’s important to review your specific plan to understand your benefits and expected out-of-pocket costs.
When you visit Sage Dental, we’ll verify your benefits, explain what’s covered, and review any expected out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.
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We believe price should never get in the way of quality dental care. From accepting a variety of dental insurance to flexible financing options to SageCare+, we believe dental access should be all about easy.
It's all about easy
We make dental care easy. With convenient locations, doctors and staff who live in your community, and flexible scheduling, we believe dental care should be all about easy.
No insurance? No problem.
If your Medicare plan doesn't include dental benefits, Sage Dental offers a full range of senior dental services, from routine cleanings and preventive care to dentures and more, with options to help make the care you need more affordable. Eligible new patients can receive a complimentary exam and X-rays, and we offer payment options and financing that may help you manage unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
For patients looking for year-round savings, SageCare+ is a membership program that provides savings on eligible dental services. Members can save up to 65% on eligible general, cosmetic, and specialty dental care.
SageCare+ is not dental insurance and does not provide insurance coverage. Instead, it's a membership program that can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs when paying for eligible dental care.
