SMILE! THE ROTTEN STATE OF AMERICA’S DENTAL CARE

The dismal lack of affordable access to dental care in the U.S.A. is affecting more than just America’s teeth – it can be deadly! About a third of all people living in the United States struggle to pay for even basic oral care. The most common chronic illness in school-age children is tooth decay. And neither Medicaid nor Medicare are required to cover dental procedures for adults, so coverage varies by state, and both the very poor and the elderly are often left to pay out of pocket. In the latest episode of “Stimulus with Tara Cleary”, putting your money where your mouth is, becomes sickeningly real.