Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?
Original Medicare generally does not cover most routine dental services. Learn where common gaps occur and what separate dental coverage may help pay for.

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Explore Medicare Guides ↓Original Medicare generally does not cover most routine dental services. Learn where common gaps occur and what separate dental coverage may help pay for.
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