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April 9, 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.

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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.

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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