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January 25, 2016 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.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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.

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