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February 1, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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.

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

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.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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