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November 5, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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.

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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