Can I Deduct Dental Expenses? 2025 Update

Lisa Marie Brugman, EA

Published on: 16/09/2025

Wondering if you can deduct dental expenses in 2025? From check-ups and braces to fillings and crowns, some costs may qualify—but only if they exceed 7.5% of your AGI. Cosmetic treatments like whitening don’t count. Learn how insurance, timing, and record-keeping affect your deductions, and see if itemizing beats the standard deduction.