That is a great question! Unfortunately, dental services are not covered by Medicare. Just about the only way that it would pay for the removal of your tooth was if it was part of a larger surgery performed in a hospital. Because dental care is typically the most used and most costly, many companies no longer add it as part of their benefit packages either. There are some inexpensive dental plans out there, though. Thanks for asking!
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Medicare does not pay for tooth extractions when it's a routine dental item - this would be covered under a supplemental dental insurance plan. If you don't already have one, you should consider buying a dental insurance policy - they're very affordable, are guaranteed issue, and can save you a lot of money. Some policies will even cover a percentage of the cost of an implant to replace the extracted tooth.
If the extraction of a tooth was needed in conjunction with a covered procedure such as reconstructing a jaw from an injury at a hospital, then Medicare would cover it.
I hope the information is helpful - please feel free to contact me for assistance with your program and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.
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If the extraction of a tooth was needed in conjunction with a covered procedure such as reconstructing a jaw from an injury at a hospital, then Medicare would cover it.
I hope the information is helpful - please feel free to contact me for assistance with your program and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.