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    Dental Insurance for Seniors

    Medicare doesn't cover dental.

    Medicare Advantage

    Many plans include dental. Check yours. Often $1,000-$2,000/year coverage.

    Stand-alone dental

    $15-$60/month. Delta Dental, Aetna, Humana common.

    Discount plans

    $10/month. Not insurance. Just discounts at participating dentists.

    Dental schools

    50-70% off. Supervised by professors. Quality care.

    Free clinics

    Mission of Mercy events. Local United Way.

    Mexican dental tourism

    Major work for less. Crowns $300 vs $1,500. Research carefully.

    Quick Tip: Cleaning twice yearly. Cheap. Prevents $5,000 of future problems.