Oral health information site Dentaly ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on dental health by using 12 different metrics in June.
CareCredit compiled a list of the average cost of a dental exam in every state, which includes teeth cleaning, checking for cavities and inspecting gums for signs of gum disease.
Here is the average cost of a dental exam in the 10 worst states for dental health:
1. Arkansas: $205
2. Louisiana: $221
3. West Virginia: $191
4. Mississippi: $194
5. Alabama: $223
6. Kentucky: $168
7. Oklahoma: $227
8. Texas: $227
9. Montana: $236
10. Tennessee: $184
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