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Periodontal Disease Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

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

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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

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.

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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