![]() According to the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, poor oral health may cause or worsen the following conditions: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, having a low birth weight infant, aspiration pneumonia, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome and stroke. ![]() Those who are unable to afford dental care must endure the consequences that poor oral health has on overall health. If the financial barriers were removed, many people would be treated sooner with fillings and cleanings rather than extractions. When no other options remain, treatments may end up being paid for by credit card.Īs a dentist myself, it’s not uncommon for me to see someone needing all of their teeth taken out. ![]() School or work-related tasks become increasingly challenging when sleep is lost due to dental pain. For instance, it’s difficult to find a well-paying job with missing front teeth or visible decay. As a result, many Canadians experience poor oral health, which has predictable consequences.ĭental neglect due to financial constraints perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Many end up avoiding preventative cleanings and treatment of small cavities, as they need to ration funds to treat pain and infection. Right now, more than one in three Canadians lack dental insurance, and one in five avoid the dentist each year due to financial constraints. Those who are unable to afford care do not get what they need. This results in dental care being provided based on one’s ability to pay rather than the need for care, which has many consequences. Many Canadians rely on work related insurance to access dental care, leaving those without to pay the high fees out-of-pocket. However, dental care in Canada more closely resembles a private United States-style healthcare system than one worthy of applause. Send us feedback.Canada’s healthcare system receives a lot of praise. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'applause.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 Along with applause for her effortless looks, Sydney's received much acclaim for her role as Reality Winner in the docudrama. Julia Johnson, Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2023 Despite being rushed, his speech was well received by the audience, which issued him a healthy dose of applause. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2023 The crowd at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom erupted with applause and gave Walker a lengthy standing ovation as her name was called. 2023 The Union and Confederate soldiers lined up, side by side, and fired off a celebratory salute with blanks over the heads of the audience, which responded with applause. 2023 During a hearing on Thursday, the judge's decision to vacate the conviction drew a smattering of applause in the small courtroom. Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023 The result, a co-production by the San Diego Symphony and La Jolla Music Society, was an unbroken musical stream-of-consciousness for roughly 70 minutes in which each piece flowed into the next with no applause. Johnny Magdaleno, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Mar. 2023 The doors to the courtroom open, and out pours the sound of applause. Recent Examples on the Web When the couple were shown on a giant screen, fans in the stadium went wild with applause.
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