US survey confirms struggle to afford dental treatment
A recent survey has revealed that a large proportion of American people are struggling to afford the cost of dental treatment.
The AARP Closer Look June survey confirmed that 60 percent of people over the age of 45 who earn less than $25,000 per year are finding it increasingly difficult to afford both medical and dental treatment when they retire. The results of the survey also revealed that many people were also struggling to afford basic living costs once they retired.
The survey also revealed that participants of the same age who earned more than $25,000 per year were also finding it difficult to afford medical expenses.
Jo Ann Jenkins, from the AARP, says the results of the survey are alarming and reveal that millions of people are missing out on dental and medical care because they cannot afford the costs that accompany the treatment.
Many people across America do not have medical or dental insurance, meaning they could be faced with huge bills when they visit their dentist or doctor. Many charities and professionals run free clinics but the demand for these services is far greater than the supply and millions are missing out on healthcare.
Health experts are worried about the current situation in America and claim that more must be done to enable poorer people to access medical and dental care. It is hoped that President Obama’s new healthcare system will increase access to medical services for the poor. However, it could be a while before these changes come into play and in the meantime people are going without the treatment they need.
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Only the poor cannot afford dental care? Do some more research. I am middle class and cannot afford the thousands I must pay for implants. I need to literally leave the country in order to have my mouth fixed.
You do not need to be poor to not have that kind of money available these days