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October 27, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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

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

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

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

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