[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Dave Morthorpe has struggled to access dental care in his home town of Katherine in the Northern Territory. At 44, he is preparing to have all his teeth removed for a set of dentures. Photograph: Stephanie Coombes/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Dave Morthorpe has

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] Poor oral health can exacerbate other health issues, such as diabetes and heart trouble. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Poor oral health can exacerbate other health issues, such as diabetes and heart trouble. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images Broken smiles Dentistry Poor oral