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Skittles

(152,964 posts)
48. it is linked to mental health, too
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 06:16 PM
Nov 2012

feeling embarrassed to smile can put a huge damper on your social and professional life

Absolutely a good idea. randome Nov 2012 #1
"Your mouth in general"... TeeYiYi Nov 2012 #47
Great idea and I certainly wish for it, but it ain't gonna happen in our life-times. Hoyt Nov 2012 #2
Sad, isn't it? ProSense Nov 2012 #3
Bravo for this wonderful post about Governor Toothpaste Logo! raging moderate Nov 2012 #4
Unfortunately, we are misled to believe that "Dental Insurance" is a luxury and only for those Grammy23 Nov 2012 #5
Comprehensive health care *should* include dental care, like in Europe. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #6
I think dental care should be covered to the extent it overlaps with health care Major Nikon Nov 2012 #8
I completely agree kenfrequed Nov 2012 #12
it is linked to mental health, too Skittles Nov 2012 #48
Yes, that's how it is in Europe, too. No cosmetic dentistry is included - like braces or whitening. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #26
Actually, braces aren't always merely a cosmetic issue. beac Nov 2012 #44
I know sometimes it's needed, and of course there are exemptions which are then covered BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #46
The European countries I lived in included dental care. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #7
Let's call it "RomneyDental". LOL. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #9
dental care separate from other medical... more American bone-headedness phantom power Nov 2012 #10
Any bodily inflammation is harmful, especially that associated with teeth and gum problems. byeya Nov 2012 #15
For decades, I've been saying this. Gregorian Nov 2012 #11
why is your Jaw and your Eye not a part of your Health? Johonny Nov 2012 #13
Dental care? Meh. What's imperative is that men get their hard-on meds! valerief Nov 2012 #14
Dental care? Hell yes. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #16
That would hit the red states pretty hard. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #17
Red States would of course get a discount Doctor_J Nov 2012 #18
And why not vision care as well? aquamarina Nov 2012 #19
If the president really wants a "grand bargain" in his legacy, THIS Doctor_J Nov 2012 #20
Great idea. SoapBox Nov 2012 #21
I currently live in Tn. dotymed Nov 2012 #22
And if Rmoney had won, here is the correct conversation BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #23
Nothing Gore1FL Nov 2012 #24
Dental care is also important in education, dae Nov 2012 #25
How the fuck did dental care get separated from health care in the first place?! SunSeeker Nov 2012 #27
That's what I said to myself EC Nov 2012 #28
But, it would lower GDP by saving us all money. Festivito Nov 2012 #29
I want to femrap Nov 2012 #30
We need to pay attention to education on this as well. Kalidurga Nov 2012 #31
Dental work ... vision correction ... head bone connected to the tail bone. Vox Moi Nov 2012 #32
All of that money would be syphoned into the red states. nt thereismore Nov 2012 #33
Dental and vision SamKnause Nov 2012 #34
I'm on Medicare boomerbust Nov 2012 #35
It comes under preventive care, which is always cheaper nichomachus Nov 2012 #36
My brother in law is a dentist. The amount of money saved for preventative care is more than worth smirkymonkey Nov 2012 #53
This will happen if we advocate for it Stewland Nov 2012 #37
Nothing and California's Medi-Cal program for the poor includes basic dental. Cleita Nov 2012 #38
Yes its a great idea, and Dental care gets a lot of bang for its buck Exultant Democracy Nov 2012 #39
I think if I could get dental care a lot of my health probelms would clear up sunwyn Nov 2012 #40
As a practicing dentist... PCIntern Nov 2012 #41
Silly goose, the mouth isn't part of the body. Hugabear Nov 2012 #42
No argument here. Dental care is absolutely essential to basic good health. sarge43 Nov 2012 #43
Dental implant care should be a ton less expensive. glinda Nov 2012 #45
Had gum surgery this week. I asked the exact same question. joeunderdog Nov 2012 #49
Make it so! (And save lives) n/t librechik Nov 2012 #50
Separating dental coverage felix_numinous Nov 2012 #51
I think we've established that Romney just doesn't get it. n/t MrModerate Nov 2012 #52
IMO a very good idea, I would like to see that included. nt Raine Nov 2012 #54
Can't we also pressure HC Ins. Cos. through ACA exchanges to provide what we, the market, want or patrice Nov 2012 #55
Dental care should immediately be considered a part of health care. loudsue Nov 2012 #56
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