Dental money, explained
Our cost guides tell you what treatment costs. The blog covers what moves those numbers: new federal price data, coverage rules, and the deadlines that decide whether you pay full price. Every post cites its sources.
Mouth Taping: What the Research Says About Sleep, Snoring and Your Teeth
Mouth taping promises better sleep, less snoring and healthier teeth. A 2025 systematic review found weak evidence, a real risk if your nose is blocked, and no data at all on teeth.
Insurance & MedicareDoes Medicare Cover Dental? Dentures, Implants and What Actually Pays in 2026
Original Medicare doesn't cover cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures or implants, with a few medical exceptions. What does pay: Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, PACE, and what to check before Dec. 7.
Price dataWhy Is Dental Care So Expensive? What 26 Years of Federal Price Data Show
Dental prices rose 8.5% in the year to May 2026, the fastest since 1984, and 159% since 2000 vs. 98% for everything else. Why it keeps happening, and debt-free ways to pay less.