20 states with the best, worst dental health: WalletHub

Wisconsin residents have the best overall dental health in the U.S., according to WalletHub.

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WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 26 metrics related to dental habits and oral health. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for dental health. For more on methodology, click here.

10 states with the best dental health:

1. Wisconsin

2. Illinois

3. Washington, D.C.

4. Minnesota

5. Connecticut

6. North Dakota

7. Michigan

8. Idaho

9. Massachusetts

10. New Jersey

10 states with the worst dental health:

1. Mississippi

2. West Virginia

3. Arkansas

4. Montana

5. Louisiana

6. Alabama

7. Texas

8. Alaska

9. Florida

10. California

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