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February 24, 2015 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.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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

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

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

In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.

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

Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.

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