Dental Care Costs May Impact Retirement Expenses

In a feature piece, the Spokane (WA) Spokesman-Review examines the impact of dental care costs in retirement, stating these costs add “to the bottom line of living expenses,” and “it’s a common misconception that basic Medicare covers regular trips to the dentist and certain oral procedures.” The article notes that some Medicare Advantage plans do cover preventive dental services, although “the extra coverage varies by the plan and may not cover such expenses as X-rays, fillings and crowns.” A retired Spokane dentist recommends people receive “major dentist work” before retirement and also set money aside “to continue to come to the dentist” during retirement.