Dental care is an essential part of overall health and well-being, and it can be expensive. Medicare, the government health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, does not cover most dental care. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
One exception is if you have a dental emergency. Medicare will cover the cost of emergency dental care if it is necessary to prevent serious harm to your health. For example, if you have a toothache that is causing severe pain, Medicare will cover the cost of having the tooth extracted.