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January 31, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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.

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

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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

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