New Funding Seeks To Help Clinics Swamped By Demand For Dental Care

(By Zhai Yun Tan for Kaiser Health News)

Shane Peebles has a ticking time bomb in his mouth.

He has multiple cavities, including one that has been infected and formed a pocket of painful pus. He also has a disease that causes swollen, bleeding gums, making it painful to chew.

He finally visited a health clinic two months ago when the pain became unbearable — and learned that it would cost $300 for surgery to treat the infection. Read article here……

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