80 % of American Adults have some form of gum disease
This entry was posted on 12/28/2007 4:38 PM and is filed under ARTICLES.
An estimated 80 percent of American adults have some form of periodontal disease, according to a 2006 National Institutes of Health report. This prevalent disease can lead to high blood sugar, heart disease and premature births...
Here are some more smiling facts:
* The AACD reports that a nearly universal 99.7 percent of adults believe a smile is an important social asset, and 74 percent of adults believe an unattractive smile can hinder career success.
* In addition to helping Americans improve their health, proper oral health maintenance can help the bottom line. Employed adults lose more than 164 million hours of work each year as a result of oral health problems or going for dental visits, according to the Center for Disease Control.
