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November 12, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

In the US, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to increased educational disparities.

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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