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June 15, 2016 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
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.
Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.
Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.
A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.
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