Frequently Asked Questions
Does Original Medicare cover dental?
Do I need to see a specific dentist?
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Supplemental
Covers preventive cleanings, X-rays, and sometimes comprehensive services like fillings and crowns.
Dental coverage is one of the most popular supplemental benefits offered by Medicare Advantage plans. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover routine dental care — no cleanings, no fillings, no crowns, no dentures.
Preventive dental typically includes 2 cleanings per year, annual X-rays, and oral exams at no or low cost. Comprehensive dental goes further, covering fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and sometimes dentures up to an annual maximum (commonly $1,000–$2,000/year).
About 80% of Medicare Advantage plans in North Carolina and South Carolina include some form of dental benefit. When comparing plans, ask specifically whether they offer comprehensive coverage or preventive only.
Skyler Abilla helps you find plans with the benefits that matter most to you.
