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November 5, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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