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January 26, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.
Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.
In the US, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to increased educational disparities.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
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