Neglect of dental care can have serious consequences.
When you defer your dental care it can have serious consequences such as tooth decay, inflammation and loss of teeth, and an increase risk of malnutrition.
Defer dental care increases your risk of gum disease which in turn increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
However, access to affordable preventive dental care, in the form of regular checkups and cleanings by dentists or dental hygienists can help to improve the quality of life of a population.