If you’re noticing more seniors walking around with their own teeth, it’s not a coincidence. Between 50% and 75% of all nursing home residents today keep their teeth well into their senior years.

Many older adults lose company health coverage when they retire, and most Medicare-sponsored plans offer minimal or no dental coverage. This can leave many aging individuals in need of affordable ...

Having a toothache is never pleasant. Having one as a senior during the global COVID-19 pandemic, when many dental offices are shuttered, compounds the situation. When 70-year-old Irma Hampton was ...

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Want to jump straight to the answer? Many readers find their dental savings plan on DentalPlans.com. Dental insurance is crucial to your healthcare but is excluded from standard health insurance.

'Senior Healthy Living' continues to uplift El Paso's senior community, and in its latest feature, Caribbean Dental provides expert insights and essential tips for senior dental care. The segment ...

For routine dental care, such as cleanings, X-rays or root canals, you'll need dental coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan, a stand-alone dental plan or Medicaid. Original Medicare does not ...

Good health starts in your mouth, not just from the foods and beverages you eat and drink but also from sound oral hygiene. For seniors, dental health is especially critical as the body ages. The ...