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Old 06-19-2022, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy View Post
Could someone explain to me why Medicare takes care of every inch of our bodies, except teeth. It seems tooth problems can lead to heart problems, so it would be in Medicare's best interest to cover teeth. Yes, I know you can buy dental insurance, but it doesn't cover the huge expenses one faces in their 70s.
This provides an explanation of why dental are isn't covered by medical insurance. I read once that treatment of the head (teeth, eyes, and ears) is usually excluded from medical plans.

The Reason Your Dental Work Isn'''t Covered by Medical Insurance