One in three middle-aged Americans are in pain, missing work and embarrassed because of their teeth, according to a new report.
The study, from the University of Michigan, also found that 40 percent of baby boomers do not get regular teeth cleanings to prevent dental health problems.
People with lower incomes, black and Hispanic people, men or the uninsured are more likely than others to neglect their teeth.
Many Americans are counting on Medicare or Medicaid for their dental healthcare after the age of 65, unaware that these programs offer limited, or no dental coverage.
