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Why Can’t Americans Afford Dental Care? (Infographic)



There is quite a big misconception regarding why Americans cannot afford dental care. Some of the reasons include that there are not enough dentists, or that dentists get paid too low. However, statistics in the health field point towards exactly the opposite and here are some important facts.

New Painless Plasma Brush Helps Getting Long Lasting Fillings

The “plasma brush” is only step away from becoming a reality; lab tests have already been run but clinical human trials must be also done. The plasma brush is an innovation that has been brought to life by the engineers at the University of Missouri and the research collaborators at Nanova Inc.

Diabetes Patients Pay Less for Medical Costs if They Treat Gum Disease, Study Shows

According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Fact Sheet for 2011, the total cost related to diabetes health care in the US is about $174 billion. This amount actually makes up for as much as 20% of the total health care expenditures in the United States.

Free Dental Clinic Served Low-Income Citizens

The greatest Free Dental Care Day event in the history of the state of Vermont took place this Saturday. Dentists and oral surgeons from all across the region have joined their forces in order to offer free dental services for the residents of Brattleboro.

Study Shows Treating Gum Disease in Diabetics Brings Huge Annual Savings

Prevention in the field of medicine is something that needs to be taken seriously. Being diagnosed with a severe illness such as diabetes, people need to understand that they must respect certain rigorous health practices, so that the disease will not spread on to other organs and bring about even more complications.

Five Ways to Save Money on Dental Work



One of the reasons why people dislike going to the dentist is because it costs so much to have dental work done. It is particularly true in western countries that dental work is very expensive. You will wind up paying a lot or your hard earned money for dental work because you can’t ignore the problems that you are having with your teeth.

Adults to Get Free Dental Services

1,000 patients expected to be treated through free dental clinic in Taylor. Free dental services all day at North Olmsted practice. Free dental services for local veterans.

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.

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.