Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.

Anne Russell is a professional writer with an extensive background in health and fitness journalism. She served as editor-in-chief of Shape, Living Fit (a sister publication of Shape) and VIVmag. She ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Some dental clinics offer a sliding scale based on how much you can afford. (Photo Credit: The Image Bank/Getty Images) That's a lot more than most people can bite off. You may be retired, on a ...