Dentaly, an oral health information site, evaluated each state based on 12 metrics to create the ranking. These metrics relied on data from various sources, including the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau, and included alcohol and sugar consumption, fluoride usage, dentist supply and oral health conditions.
Here are the 10 best and worst states for dental health:
Best
1. Connecticut
2. Washington D.C.
3. Massachusetts
4. Washington
5. Illinois
6. New York
7. New Jersey
8. Maryland
9. Hawaii
10. Minnesota
Worst
1. Arkansas
2. Louisiana
3. West Virginia
4. Mississippi
5, Alabama
6. Kentucky
7. Oklahoma
8. Texas
9. Montana
10. Tennessee
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