Are Dentures Covered By Medicare
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Does Medicare Pay For Dentures In Australia 2021?
We do get asked this a lot and the answer is yes…Medicare does pay for SOME essential dental services for SOME children and adults who are eligible.
But for the most part, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental care, dental devices or procedures.
However, according to Health Direct (https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/cost-of-dental-care) Medicare does pay for SOME essential dental services for some children and adults who are eligible. So it’s not all bad news!
And if you have private health insurance, you may be covered for some of the dental costs.
Each State And Territory Offers Different Services And You May Have To Wait Up To A Year Or More To See A Dentist.
To find out what’s available where you live, visit your state or territory health department website:
Australian Capital Territory: ACT Health
New South Wales: NSW Health
Northern Territory: Department of Health
Queensland: Queensland Health
South Australia: SA Health
Tasmania: Oral Health Services Tasmania
Victoria: Department of Health
Western Australia: Dental Health Service
Reduce Dental Costs
The best way to avoid dental and denture costs is by maintaining good oral hygiene. Here are some suggestions to help keep your mouth, gums and teeth healthy:
Brush your teeth regularly, morning and night
Book in regular dental check ups, the longer you leave dental problems, the more $$ it can turn out to be;
Floss your teeth regularly, keeping those gums in good health;
Avoid going to bed without brushing your teeth, especially limit sugar and foods right before bed;
Be careful what you put in your mouth! As you get older, for various reasons, your teeth are more prone to crack and break.
We are very transparent about our prices. We quote prices and pride ourselves on no hidden costs or agendas.
We Genuinely Want You To Have The Best Dentures You Can Afford So That You Can Live A Full And Happy Life.
Author - Darius Northey, Dental Prosthetist
