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Patients in this state may have the worst dental health
Mississippi appears to be the U.S. state with the poorest oral health, ranking the lowest due to dental treatment costs and access to fluoridated water, according to an analysis published on January 29 by personal finance website WalletHub. Meanwhile, Illinois ranked as the top state for dental health, thanks to fewer residents reporting mouth or tooth pain or sleep disruptions related to oral health over the past year, according to the report.
The devastating consequences of lost dentures
A wise patient once told me, "If it’s not in your face, it’s in a case." I’ve lived by that mantra ever since. Removable dental appliances can become lost for all patients of all demographics, but with vulnerable populations, such as patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), it can lead to devastating consequences. Dr. Alexis Lee.
What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
Gum disease remains a major concern and cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with rates highest in New York and North Carolina, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. In contrast, Wisconsin and Iowa showed the lowest rates. Also, the burden of periodontitis disease was uneven across groups, with men and adults ages 50 to 64 experiencing the highest levels, the authors wrote.
How to tackle the senior oral healthcare crisis
Seniors like Brice face a daunting reality every day. “With no income -- literally zero -- I just could not pay for dental care, so I put it off for years,” says Brice of his experience receiving subsidized dental care after many years of neglect. Entering his 70s, Brice’s oral health was in peril. “The problems I had that were minor four or five years ago became much more serious. I would have lost my teeth instead of fixing them had I waited any longer,” he explained.
How to help keep kids smiling amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted multiple aspects of daily life, including how people access dental care. That’s in part because many dental offices closed during the early part of the pandemic, and some people have stayed away since. In fact, dental care spending in the United States declined by an estimated 38% in 2020, with an additional 20% slump expected this year, according to the American Dental Association.
Help to keep children smiling amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted multiple aspects of daily life, including how people access dental care. That’s in part because many dental offices closed during the early part of the pandemic, and some people have stayed away since. In fact, dental care spending in the United States declined by an estimated 38% in 2020, with an additional 20% slump expected this year, according to the American Dental Association.
How to help keep kids smiling amid COVID-19
By Dr. Richard Gesker, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare COVID-19 has disrupted multiple aspects of daily life, including how people access dental care. That’s in part because many dental offices closed during the early part of the pandemic, and some people have stayed away since. In fact, dental care spending in the United States declined by an estimated 38 percent in 2020, with an additional 20 percent slump expected this year, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
5 tips to keep kids smiling during Children's Dental Health Month
COVID-19 has disrupted multiple aspects of daily life, including how people maintain dental health and access dental care. That’s in part because many dental offices closed during the early part of the pandemic, and some people have stayed away since. In fact, dental care spending in the United States declined by an estimated 38% in 2020, with an additional 20% slump expected this year, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
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