Take a Bite out of Dental Costs

Losing employer dental coverage in retirement can be costly. Here are smart ways to save on care.

There are ways to lower dental costs, although all of them have limitations. Dreamstime/TCA

By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

I recently received a shock when I went to the dentist for my six-month checkup. Not because I had a mouthful of cavities or needed another root canal. (I floss!) The unpleasant surprise occurred when it came time to pay the bill. This was my first appointment since I retired and lost my employer-provided health insurance, and I was on the hook for the entire cost.