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In reply to the discussion: "what's wrong with the idea of including dental care in a national health care system...? [View all]Skittles
(152,964 posts)48. it is linked to mental health, too
feeling embarrassed to smile can put a huge damper on your social and professional life
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"what's wrong with the idea of including dental care in a national health care system...? [View all]
ProSense
Nov 2012
OP
Great idea and I certainly wish for it, but it ain't gonna happen in our life-times.
Hoyt
Nov 2012
#2
Unfortunately, we are misled to believe that "Dental Insurance" is a luxury and only for those
Grammy23
Nov 2012
#5
I think dental care should be covered to the extent it overlaps with health care
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#8
Yes, that's how it is in Europe, too. No cosmetic dentistry is included - like braces or whitening.
BlueCaliDem
Nov 2012
#26
I know sometimes it's needed, and of course there are exemptions which are then covered
BlueCaliDem
Nov 2012
#46
Any bodily inflammation is harmful, especially that associated with teeth and gum problems.
byeya
Nov 2012
#15
How the fuck did dental care get separated from health care in the first place?!
SunSeeker
Nov 2012
#27
My brother in law is a dentist. The amount of money saved for preventative care is more than worth
smirkymonkey
Nov 2012
#53
Yes its a great idea, and Dental care gets a lot of bang for its buck
Exultant Democracy
Nov 2012
#39