Original Medicare excludes routine dental care under federal law, leaving millions of retirees facing steep bills for crowns, extractions, and dentures. You do not have to drain your savings to fix your teeth.
Several established government and non-profit programs provide low-cost or completely free dental care to eligible older adults. These resources target seniors living on fixed incomes or managing serious medical conditions.
From the national Dental Lifeline Network to specialized community health centers, you can secure comprehensive treatment right now. Here is your roadmap to finding the right senior dental assistance program.
I live on Social Security and can’t afford to pay for dentures. I’m diabetic and need to eat the right foods like vegetables and protein. I can’t eat anything that is not soft, so eating a proper diabetic meal is very difficult
My false teeth have broke twice and my back teeth are worn down completely. I can’t afford $5000.00 for a set of teeth. My insurance will pay only a $1000.00. I’m going to be 77 years old .
Losing teeth because of medication over the years may need dentures in the near future
I have severe bone loss of my teeth and am on a fixed income. I can’t afford dental care. I am a veteran and am 74 yrs old.