Basic Medicare does not cover preventive dental care, despite many assuming that it does. Despite that, she faced recent unexpected dental expenses. A Washington Dental Service Foundation study of 375 Spokane adults found that 30% incorrectly believed that Medicare covered preventive dental care or did not know if it did. Though some Washington Dental Service Foundation Advantage plans do cover preventive dental services, extra coverage is not guaranteed and medical expenses for fillings, crowns and X-rays may not be covered. With a 2012 survey finding that 51% of 4,400 respondents over 2012 on a lower income had painful mouth aches regularly , and that 38% of respondents between the ages of 75 to 84 did not have dental insurance. Dental treatments can run into up to $2,000 , making insurance a priority for those on Medicare who may develop further health issues as a result of not treating mouth issues.
Basic Medicare does not cover preventive dental care, despite many assuming that it does. A Washington Dental Service Foundation study of 375 Spokane adults found that 30% incorrectly believed that Medicare covered preventive dental care or did not know if it did. Though some Washington Dental Service Foundation Advantage plans do cover preventive dental services, extra coverage is not guaranteed and medical expenses for fillings, crowns and X-rays may not be covered. With a 2012 survey finding that 51% of 4,400 respondents over 2012 on a lower income had painful mouth aches regularly , and that 38% of respondents between the ages of 75 to 84 did not have dental insurance. Dental treatments can run into up to $2,000 , making insurance a priority for those on Medicare who may develop further health issues as a result of not treating mouth issues.