Tooth Decay Puts Strains on Emergency Rooms (after 65 years of water fluoridation)

Many individuals who lack dental insurance end up visiting the emergency room when their dental problems become bad, putting a strain on the healthcare system and - by extension - on taxpayers' wallets. However, many experts say that the majority of these visits can be avoided with improved oral hygiene.

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