In the US dental disease is still among the most common reasons that children miss school, it is also the most common medical reason why some soldiers can not be deploy. Add to the fact that dental health issues are a leading cause of emergency-room visits in several states, continues to show just how much dental care is lacking.

Proper preventive dental care can help to address these issues and it is important that people know how to properly take care of their dental health.  Many larger dental issues such as tooth decay and gum disease could be prevent just by having proper dental habits at home and by seeing a dentist for routine dental check ups.