If you've been avoiding the dentist due to budget concerns, you're not alone. Economic pressures are forcing millions of Americans to delay health care, and dental visits are often the first to go.

Get informed on dental insurance coverage for crowns, when it's medically necessary, and what to expect if it's for cosmetic purposes.

Furaha Moyé owes her smile to Harlem United. The community health center, based in Upper Manhattan, has served as a steady source of affordable, quality dental care for the 76-year-old Harlem resident ...