In terms of health, lots of preventive measures could be put in place for kids and all age groups—seniors as well. We're going to prevent lots of diseases. That's going to reduce lots of costs related to people who couldn't otherwise afford to get to the dentist, as they won't be going to the ER, taking time from ERs and receiving painkillers and antibiotics. Often, antibiotics are not going to be helpful, so we're contributing to antimicrobial resistance, which is a major public health problem. Then there's the actual cost of that care. It's much better if those people who need urgent dental care are able to get to the dentist, dental hygienist and others who can provide it directly.
There are going to be lots of cost benefits, health benefits and social benefits from people not taking as much time off school and work.