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Why We Leave Out Teeth: America’s Broken Oral Health System

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“As Otto points out, many low-income adults can’t afford or access care. The Affordable Care Act mandated dental coverage for children—but not for adults—as an essential benefits required in all plans. And Medicaid programs are required to cover children but not adults.

This leaves some adults with unsightly and unhealthy tooth troubles unable to improve their lives. According to research, 29 percent of low-income adults said the condition of their teeth affected their ability to interview for a job.”

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