By Cynthia Bowers
It's estimated that some 12 million children face serious barriers to dental care, involving either high cost or lack of dental insurance.
"If there's nothing left at the end of the day, health care is what suffers the most," said Shelley Bolton who attended the clinic.
Clinics like the one in La Crosse help. But in this economy, with folks struggling just to put food on the table and pay their mortgages, a trip to the dentist is often the first thing to go.
In fact, a recent survey found 36 percent of Americans have cut back on regular visits because of the cost. Read more...
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It's estimated that some 12 million children face serious barriers to dental care, involving either high cost or lack of dental insurance.
"If there's nothing left at the end of the day, health care is what suffers the most," said Shelley Bolton who attended the clinic.
Clinics like the one in La Crosse help. But in this economy, with folks struggling just to put food on the table and pay their mortgages, a trip to the dentist is often the first thing to go.
In fact, a recent survey found 36 percent of Americans have cut back on regular visits because of the cost. Read more...
Watch CBS News Videos Online
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