The High Cost of Oral Disease 　

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July 4th, 2023

Oral diseases cause pain and disability for millions of Americans.

Oral diseases cause pain and disability for millions of Americans. Proven interventions, like dental sealants and fluoridated water, can improve oral health and save money for communities.

Oral diseases can impact your family’s quality of life.

Oral diseases—like cavities and gum disease—cause pain and disability for millions of Americans and cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year.

Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the greatest unmet health treatment needs. Cavities are the most common chronic disease of childhood, and more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States have at least one untreated cavity.

Gum disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the hard and soft structures that support the teeth and is a leading cause of tooth loss. Nearly half (46%) of all adults aged 30 or older show signs of gum disease, and severe gum disease affects about 9% of adults.

Oral Diseases Cost Money and Lower Your Quality of Life