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Dental Coverage Under Original Medicare
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Dental care is an important part of your overall health, especially as you get older. This includes occasionally needing procedures beyond a routine cleaning, like a dental implant.
If you are an Original Medicare recipient and you need dental care, including an implant, you’re likely wondering whether your Medicare plan will cover it. It’s important to know that Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover dental care unless it is related to an illness or injury, like a dental exam to clear you for heart surgery. In this article, we’ll help you understand if any Medicare plans offer coverage for dental implants, as well as the overall cost of the procedure and other resources that may help you pay for it.
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Does Original Medicare cover dental implants?
A dental implant is a structure that is surgically installed into your jawbone to replace a missing tooth. Dental implants can be placed for cosmetic reasons or to improve basic functions like chewing. Because Original Medicare does not cover the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures supporting the teeth, dental implants are not covered under Original Medicare. However, some Medicare Advantage plans offer additional benefits not included in Original Medicare; these may include dental services. If you’re a Medicare Advantage plan recipient, you should refer to your specific plan details to understand your coverage for dental care.
How to Pay for Dental Implants
Even though dental implants are not covered by Original Medicare, there are other resources that provide seniors with financial assistance for dental care. 
  • The Bureau of Primary Health Care offers free or reduced-cost health services, including dental care, through federally-funded community health centers across the country.
  • Veterans may qualify for dental care and benefits through Veterans Affairs.
  • Dental schools often offer reduced-cost dental treatment through their teaching facilities.
You can also reach out to your state or city health department to see if they have programs that offer free or reduced-cost dental services.
How much do dental implants cost?
If you need a dental implant, the financial responsibility is probably top of mind. The cost of dental implant surgery will depend on many factors, including:
  • The material used to create the implant
  • The complexity of the procedure
  • Whether you need any teeth extracted to place the implant
  • The oral surgeon performing the implant surgery
  • Whether you need one implant placed or multiple
The cost of a dental implant procedure for a single tooth typically ranges from $3,100 to $5,800.
Let SelectQuote Answer Your Questions About Original Medicare and Dental Coverage
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