Medicare coverage for dental services is limited and depends on the type of plan you have, such as Medicare Advantage plans that may include certain dental benefits.

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Preventive Care

Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer coverage for preventive services such as dental exams, cleanings, and X-rays to help monitor oral health.

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Basic Dental Treatments

Coverage may include certain basic dental services depending on the plan, such as fillings or simple extractions when treatment is considered medically necessary.

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Major Restorative Procedures

Certain Medicare Advantage plans may provide benefits for treatments like crowns, root canal therapy, or dentures, though coverage limits and waiting periods may apply.

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Cosmetic Treatments

Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening or veneers are generally not covered because they are considered elective treatments.