Many people fail to account for certain costs when preparing for retirement. In discussions with older adults about their finances after leaving the workforce, dental expenses come up again and again. The reason is simple: teeth tend to deteriorate with age, yet Medicare does not pay for routine dental care, aside from emergency dental treatment for hospitalized patients.
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