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December 31, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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.

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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