More children are entering emergency rooms for preventable tooth problems due to a shortage of pediatric dental care professionals and policy changes under the Trump administration that cut Medicaid funding and promoted skepticism about fluoride. This trend is exacerbated by increased sugar intake during the pandemic and anti-fluoride stances, leading to higher cavity rates and more severe cases among children, particularly those with special needs.
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