More and more, Americans are making trips to the emergency room for routine, preventable dental problems that have escalated into serious, sometimes life-threatening situations due to lack of proper treatment.
More and more, Americans are making trips to the emergency room for routine, preventable dental problems that have escalated into serious, sometimes life-threatening situations due to lack of proper treatment.
This infographic from Frugal Dad explores what's behind this troubling trend - lack of dental benefits combined with poor personal oral hygiene, plus much more - and adds up the toll, ultimately spelling out the importance of general dentists and the early intervention they provide.
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How Dentists Can Help Patients Navigate Unforeseen Dental Care
December 12th 2024Practices must equip patients with treatment information and discuss potential financing options before unexpected dental treatments become too big of an obstacle and to help them avoid the risk of more costly and invasive procedures in the future.