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Cathie Davenport 2

October 19, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.
Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative and become more complex over time, and they are preventable.
Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.
Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.
A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
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