Medicare OTC Benefit: Complete Dental and Oral Health Products Guide
Oral Health and Your OTC Benefit
Dental health is directly connected to heart health, diabetes management, and overall wellness. Your Medicare OTC benefit covers a wide range of oral care products at no cost.
Basic Oral Care (All Covered)
- Toothpaste — Colgate, Crest, Sensodyne, fluoride formulas
- Toothbrushes — manual and battery-powered (Oral-B, Colgate)
- Dental floss — waxed, unwaxed, floss picks
- Mouthwash — Listerine, ACT fluoride rinse, Crest Pro-Health
Specialized Dental Products
- Denture adhesive — Fixodent, Sea-Bond, Poligrip
- Denture cleanser — Efferdent, Polident tablets
- Dry mouth relief — Biotene mouthwash and spray (common for seniors on medications)
- Sensitive teeth — Sensodyne toothpaste, MI Paste
- Gum care — Gum-specific toothpaste (Parodontax), interdental brushes
Did You Know? Dry mouth (xerostomia) affects over 30% of seniors, often as a side effect of medications. Biotene products are OTC-covered and specifically designed for dry mouth relief.