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January 21, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

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