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Medicare Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

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

Medicare Statistic

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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.

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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