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November 13, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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.

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

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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