Oral health remains top medical concern in U.S.

In a nationwide survey, the company polled more than 2,300 patients, dentists, physicians, and administrators in the U.S. It found that more than half of all patients were concerned about their oral health, with 70% claiming that oral healthcare is too expensive and 32% saying that it is scary. What’s more, roughly 80% of physicians predicted that oral health in the U.S. will either stay the same or get worse in the coming years.

The projected decline in oral health likely stems from barriers to adequate dental care such as its high cost and lack of insurance, according to the report. As of now, an estimated 74 million Americans do not have access to oral healthcare.