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Tooth Decay Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

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

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.

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

Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.

In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.

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