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June 14, 2016 By Admin Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.

Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative and become more complex over time, and they are preventable.

Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.

Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.

Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.

In the US, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to increased educational disparities.

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Oral Health Nevada Inc.
P.O. Box 10281
Reno, Nevada 89510
(775) 745-6708
EIN: 46-3343943
Oral Health Nevada Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization

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