Maintaining good dental health is important for overall welfare, yet for many Indians, demanding dental care remains a financial burden.

The local engagement platform, a recent survey conducted by a civil engagement platform, conducts survey and opinion survey on public policy, which collected the reactions of more than 46,000 citizens in 369 districts, suggests that high cost and lack of insurance coverage prevents the demand for dentistry at a time.

74% of the respondents paid more than Rs 1,500 to fill a tooth and one in three, one of the three paying more than Rs 10,000 for the root canal, the ability in dental healthcare is clear.

“The importance of mouth as part of our health is often ignored and reduced,” Dr. Casswell Evans, Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences, UIC College of Dentistry said.

Good oral hygiene not only prevents tooth decay and gum disease, but also plays a role in reducing the risk of serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke.

However, in India, dental health is often neglected until severe pain or complications occur.

Lack of awareness, combined with high treatment costs and absence of insurance coverage, discourages many from regular check-ups.

The situation is increased by inequality in dental costs in more areas and limited availability of dental features funded by the government.

Cost Obstruction: Why Indian Dental Care avoids

Private dental care is expensive in India, and unlike other medical expenses, most health insurance policies do not cover dental remedies.

Patients seeking treatment in government hospitals often face long waiting time and inadequate facilities.

As a result, the selection of a treatment plan or clinic depends largely on the ability.

“Dental infrastructure and equipment are expensive not only to buy but also to maintain, sometimes reach the roof with repair fee,” a blog on Dentalworldindia.com said.

The use of advanced materials and technology further enhances costs, making quality care inaccessible for many.

Price of dental care in India

Localcircles surveys highlight the unexpected nature of dental costs.

While the tooth fill the price ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 3,000, most people pay Rs 1,500 per filing.

Similarly, the cost of root canal treatment can vary from Rs 500 to Rs 15,000 per teeth, one in three of which spends more than Rs 10,000.

Lack of standard pricing means that patients often have no clarity on what a reasonable charge is.

German -based dental surgeon Dr. Bibkar Ranjan pointed to a deep systemic issue in India’s oral health system.

Dr. Ranjan told India Today Digital, “Tooth deke is one of the most common dental health issues in India. Almost all have cavities, and they appear at an early age. One of the main reasons for this is the absence of school dental health programs, which are common in western countries and even in Africa.”

He said that a nationwide system for oral health education and regular check-ups can help solve the issue.

Dr. Ranjan also emphasized the relationship between poor oral health and other serious medical conditions. He said, “Ging’s disease is associated with stroke, heart disease and even increasing risk of complications in pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and low birth weight. Despite this, oral healthcare is a low priority in India,” he said.

Why dental care is expensive in India

Despite the high cost, Dr. Ranjan argued that dental treatment in India is still the cheapest globally.

He said, “The perception of dental care is expensive by the fact that this requires special equipment, trained professionals and procedural interventions instead of drugs. Lack of health insurance for dental care adds financial stress,” he explained, “he explained,” he explained,

He suggested that the solution lies in the expansion of insurance coverage.

Advisor to Dentist and oral transplantation Dr. at Shalby Hospitals. Darshan Shah reported that the cost of dentistry depends on the quality of materials and equipment, many of which are imported.

The biggest challenge in India’s oral health crisis is lack of awareness. Many people only want dental care when the problem has deteriorated.

Dr. “The public healthcare system does not focus much on dental care, which leaves people with limited inexpensive options,” Shah said. “Rural areas, in particular, face severe lack of dental services.”

Doctors believe that investing in preventive dentistry and improving public awareness can reduce the burden of oral diseases to a great extent.

The survey indicates that 73% of the respondents want the government to captivate the prices of dental remedies such as filling and root canals to make them cheaper.

Dr. Ranjan also recommended taking advantage of artificial intelligence in dentistry for initial diagnosis and treatment.

However, awareness campaigns and systemic reforms are required to encourage preventive care on emergency treatments.