2021 USA Dental Statistics 2021
The average American adult with good overall dental health (only a few small problems like cavities) spends $1,000 a year on dental care without insurance. National dental expenditures in the United States are around $130 [...]
Teeth Grinding is on the Rise Due to Pandemic Stress
Studies have shown that teeth grinding has increased during the pandemic; we can help protect your smile. Now that we’re more than a year into a global pandemic, we are learning more about the variety [...]
Concerns Rise As Dental Patients Put Off Care During Pandemic
Many South Dakotans have put off needed dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the risk of gum disease, tooth and bone loss or other serious health issues related to poor dental care, which can [...]
Pandemic Has Affected Kids’ Dental Health: Poll
Could the COVID-19 pandemic be taking a toll on kids' teeth? A new, nationwide poll found the pandemic has made it harder for parents to get their kids regular dental care. But on the other [...]
How COVID-19 is keeping kids away from the dentist — especially children on Medicaid
Some 32% of parents report that the pandemic has made it harder to get their kids preventive dental care, a new study says, with Medicaid beneficiaries more likely than privately insured people to encounter issues. [...]
Tense Times Mean More Tooth-Grinding, Dentists Warn
If pandemic-related stress has you grinding your teeth, you're not alone. Dentists say tooth-grinding and jaw-clenching are on the rise due to the many challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've been seeing an increase [...]
