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For seniors, teeth need care — but insurance coverage is rare

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Aging can take a toll on teeth, and for many seniors paying for dental services is a serious concern because they can't rely on their Medicare coverage.Low-income seniors, in particular, are struggling. More than a third with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level (about $23,000 annually) had untreated tooth decay between 2011 and 2014, according to an analysis of federal data by the American Dental Association."What ends up happening is that almost [...]

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