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Oral health is essential to general health and well-being.
Oral disease can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. It can also affect social interaction and employment potential.1
The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of life are cavities, severe gum disease, and severe tooth loss.2
By age 8, over half of children (52%) have had a cavity in their primary (baby) teeth.3
Low-income children are twice as likely to have cavities as higher-income children.3
1 in 4 adults aged 20 to 64 currently has cavities.3
Drinking fluoridated water and getting dental sealants (in childhood) prevent cavities and save money by avoiding expensive dental care.4, 5
Tobacco use and diabetes are two risk factors for gum disease.6, 7
On average, 34 million school hours are lost each year because of unplanned (emergency) dental care, and over $45 billion in US productivity is lost each year due to untreated dental disease.8
Medical-dental integration between oral health and chronic disease prevention programs benefits patients and saves money.9