Some consumers trying to save a few bucks in the poor economic climate have an unfortunate solution: delaying dental care.

More than one in three American adults (36 percent) have delayed or will delay dental care due to the uncertain U.S. economy and their lingering fears about their current financial situation, a survey has found.

The survey of more than 1,000 adults—conducted by ORC International and commissioned by Aspen Dental—also found that nearly half (45 percent) don't currently have dental insurance, an issue even more significant among those with an annual income below $35,000 (61 percent).

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