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Dentures Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

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

Dentures Statistic

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

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.

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.

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

Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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