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12 Million Children Have Serious Barriers to Regular Dental Care
As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked — access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days.
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Patients With Diabetes May Lower Medical Costs Treating Gum Disease
A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to 10 to 12 percent lower medical costs per month.
