There have been cases where people have died due to untreated dental infections. Cost of dental care was the common reason as to why dental care services was continuously put off. Yet by having proper preventive dental care before larger issues can develop, cost dose not have to be a factor.  In fact there are many good low cost dental insurance plans that offer free to very low cost preventive care services.

Another other problem is that many people (even those with dental benefits) do not take dental care seriously and will completely avoid even simple dental check-ups. Stating that they do not have the time or that their teeth are not hurting them so why bother. Sadly that is a common attitude to have even in regards to health care. Many people do not see a doctor unless there is something bothering them.  Preventive care can not only save your teeth but your life as well.