Take a bite out of dental bills
Traditional Medicare does not cover routine dental care, but seniors can find dental plans and take steps to keep care affordable, says Oral Health America President and CEO Beth Truett. Both United Concordia and United Health offer dental plans for seniors, and some Medicare Advantage plans offer dental benefits, Truett says. She suggests that patients use price comparison websites such as Fairhealthconsumer.org to plan for dental expenses, enroll in a dental savings plan and see if care is available at a local dental school clinic.