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Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health

  • Written by Andrew J. Corsaro, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, University of Florida
Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral healthYour dentist should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. LukaTDB via Getty Images

Dental care remains critical for tens of millions of Americans, even during the pandemic. More than one-quarter of U.S. adults live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease. And nearly 1 in 4 adults report...

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