Is oral health really that big a deal?
Those that do not realize what a toll poor oral health takes on a community probably have either not ever endured severe dental problems, or have always had dental services readily available. That just isn’t the case for way too many. Oral health problems affect the ability of children to learn, for example. On a national basis, 52 million school day hours are lost annually because of dental issues. And in the workplace, adults triple that amount of lost time due to poor oral health. You might find it interesting to visit with school officials and employers in your area about their experiences with the inefficiencies caused by dental problems. And while you’re at it, check with the hospital. You’ll probably be surprised at the emergency room visits attributable to oral disease.
