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Old 08-30-2022, 12:38 PM
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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.

Perhaps Medicare can’t convince dentists to perform dental implants for $5.00 each.