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Some Facts about Dental…
Undetected dental problems impact productivity and can even lead to disability. Each year dental illness accounts for:
- 164 million work hours lost
- 51 million hours children are away from school
- 12.7 million days workers are placed on restricted activity
- 6.1 million days of disability
Heart Disease – When the bacteria from infected gums dislodge, they can enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation.
Diabetes – People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease and may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar.
Respiratory Ailments – The bacteria that grow in the oral cavity travel to the lungs, causing respiratory disease such as pneumonia, especially in people with gum disease.
Pregnancy – Pregnant women with periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby born prematurely. Gum disease may also trigger increased levels of the biological fluids that induce labor. Periodontal treatment during pregnancy reduces premature births by 84%.
Cancer - Over 30,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral and throat cancer each year. The 5-year survival rate is only 52%, making it one of the worst cancer types. Early detection by a trained dentist is very important as cancer survival is directly related to the stage at diagnosis.
