Tuesday, August 05, 2008

More dentists feeling economic pain - mlive.com

More dentists feeling economic pain - mlive.com

"In a painfully slow economy, more dental patients are delaying the decision to put their money where their mouths are.

The biggest blockade to regular dental care is a lack of insurance benefits.

Although Grand Rapids and 86% of Michigan is fluoridated,'Emergency dentistry is booming. When people put off maintenance, it usually results in an extraction,' Thorson said."