
Yikes! New York’s Dental Ranking Stinks in 2025
New York’s Dental Health: The Results Are In, and They’re Not Pretty
Spoiler: it’s not looking good.
Many New Yorkers still skip dental check-ups, even with employer-sponsored plans readily available. For those without insurance, dentist visits might as well be a luxury vacation—rare, expensive, and seemingly out of reach.
Even the basics, like brushing and flossing, seem to be falling by the wayside. Combine that with bad habits like smoking (cigarettes and others) and the state’s sweet tooth, and you’ve got a recipe for sweater teeth, cavities, and gingivitis.
So Just How Bad Did We Do?
WalletHub ranked New York 30th in the nation for dental health in 2025. Sure, it’s a slight improvement from last year’s 32nd place, but it’s still nothing to smile about.
At this rate, we might crack the top 10 by the time Barron Trump is elected President
The good news? A little effort goes a long way. Brush, floss, cut back on sugar, and book that dental appointment.
Let’s aim higher for 2026, New York—our mouths (and WalletHub) are counting on it.
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