Most individuals are covered under the original Medicare policy. However, they are not aware of the fact that Medicare does not cover dental expenses. It does not provide for dental care, supplies, dental procedures like cleaning, fillings, dentures, tooth extractions, dental plates, or any other devices. If you get admitted to a hospital, Medicare Part A will pay a certain amount for the same only if you have emergency dental procedures.

Oral health must not be ignored. If you need a dental procedure, you may end up paying a huge amount from your pocket in the absence of a dental insurance plan.

Advantages of a dental insurance policy
The benefits of availing a dental plan include the following:

• Gives access to an extensive network of thousands of dentists in the state and across the country
• Includes regular teeth cleaning and X-rays
• Provides an oral cancer screening which is covered by dentists in the network

Most plans do not have a waiting period, but this varies from state to state and plan to plan.

What to look for in a dental insurance plan
Even if you have a Medicare plan, it is best to purchase a dental insurance. You can compare different plans and choose the one based on your requirements. Some of the prerequisites of a good plan are as follows:

• Ensure the insurance provider you go for has a range of network hospitals within your area.
• Go for a policy that has no waiting period or a minimum waiting period to avail basic services, dental check-ups, and teeth cleaning sessions.
• Check if the policy includes an array of dental services such as oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthetics.

The cost of treatment and expenses will be covered under the dental insurance plan and you will not have to bear the expenses on your own. It is advisable for seniors as well to purchase this plan. The supplement plan is designed to provide an additional coverage to the original health insurance plan.