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Chronic Illness Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

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