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Oral Health A nation's oral health is a sign of its general well being and prosperity. Today, the government released a report - which shows that Americans have healthier teeth and gums than ever before. But the report -by the U-S Surgeon General--also describes a "silent epidemic" of dental diseases-ranging from cavities to throat cancer--among certain groups of Americans. NPR's Vicky Que reports.

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A nation's oral health is a sign of its general well being and prosperity. Today, the government released a report - which shows that Americans have healthier teeth and gums than ever before. But the report -by the U-S Surgeon General—also describes a "silent epidemic" of dental diseases-ranging from cavities to throat cancer—among certain groups of Americans. NPR's Vicky Que reports.