the fact that dentists and doctors are kept in separate fields of study is super concerning because doctors being kept entirely in the dark about an entire area of the human body is costing people their lives. my dentist was able to tell me my jaw was shattered on one side. my doctors, some of which are top of their field specialists in pain disorders, all said they did not deal with teeth area issues and glossed over it as if having 5.5 teeth held up via calcium deposit and bone shrapnel isn't unhealthy. one of them is literally an ear nose and throat specialist. come on
I couldn’t agree more. There are historical bujt not scientific reasons to divide the two. They should be combined and curative dental services should be provided on OHIP. Cosmetic dentistry, however, should not.
The fact that Dental insurance is separate from medical insurance and you may not be offered dental as a benefit or be able to afford it (and it’s not offered to adults on Medicaid) makes no sense.
You can die from a abscessed tooth and even if it’s not that bad how would you know if you just have a tooth ache and surely regular cleanings and care is part of preventive medicine.

























