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Tooth Decay Rose in Canadian Cities Without Fluoride. RFK Wants This for the US. (truthout.org)

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

But why is dental health so bad? Is going to the dentist very expensive? I don't have dental insurance and I pay about a 100 euros to get my teeth checked and cleaned yearly. But for most people it's about 50 for a normal check-up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I pay about $200 CAD per visit for cleanings and x-rays, so about $400 per year. That is an acceptable amount for me, personally, but that can be a lot for some people, especially low income households that have more than one child.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

No more expensive than anywhere else in Canada especially now that they've launched an instance program for anyone under 18 and over 65 for the whole country.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

If you’re not getting X-rays, how are they finding cavities or other issues?