How could a toothache have such a tragic outcome?
WSP Outlook Wed.Mar.7,2007
The WHATーIFS of Deamonte Driver's short life are heartbreaking.Just 12yrs old,da Prince George's County boy died last week because of succession of brakedowns in a system set up to ensure dat children get basic dental care dat is critical to their health.Equally tragic is dat there are many more children like Deamonte who at risk.
Deamonte's death, as reported by The Post's Mary Otto,happened because he didn't get timely treatment 4 decaying tooth.
Bacteria from problem tooth migrated to his brain,and after two operation,and six weeks in da hospital,he died.