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For many people, going to the dentist is easy to put off — until something hurts. 

Millions of Americans don’t get regular dental care because of cost, lack of insurance, difficulty of finding a provider or fear of the dentist. 

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about why oral health matters, the barriers that keep people out of the dentist’s chair and what’s being done to make dental care more accessible.

Have you had a positive or negative experience at the dentist that’s changed the way you think about your dental health? What questions do you have for our guests? 

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When was the last time you went to the dentist? Oral health affects your whole body, but many people struggle to get the dental care they need. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about access, anxiety and why dental care matters.  

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