Texas ranks near the bottom of the list when it comes to dental health, according to a study conducted by WalletHub.

According to the study, Texas ranks 42nd out of all 50 states in the U.S. in regards to care of those pearly whites.

Dr. Ashley Strickland, DDS, and Dr. Jason Carlyon, DDS, at Buda Dental Professionals said dental health in Hays County is split down the middle, with patients who exhibit good and bad dental hygiene.

Both Strickland and Carlyon said prevention of oral health problem...