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“Tooth decay is the
single most common chronic childhood disease...”
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Hello, my name is Dr. Tony
Hashemian, Dental Director and Founder of Appleton Dental Plan. Did
you know that recent studies have established a definite link between your
oral health and your general health? Keeping your teeth and gums in
tip-top condition is a simple important way to maintain good overall health.
My goal is to create beautiful, healthy smiles, but, also to educate you on
the importance of oral health. Here are some facts you should know: |
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Common oral health problems and risk factors associated with them
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Oral health problems cause physical suffering and premature death, disrupt
children’s education, reduce business productivity, and entail considerable
expense to treat advanced diseases. |
The connection between oral health and general well being
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Research findings show possible associations between chronic oral
infections and diabetes, heart and lung diseases, stroke, low-birth-weight,
premature births. |
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Many diseases and conditions have oral warning signs, which could be the
first clue to clinical disease. |
Oral cancer
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In the US, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day.
However, when found early, oral cancer has an 80 to 90 % cure rate. (oral
cancer foundation). |
Oral health in children
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Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease - 5 times
more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. |
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Oral care begins at infancy. |
Oral health and the elderly
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23% of 65-74 year olds have severe periodontal disease. |
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Most older Americans take both prescription and over-the-counter drugs,
and at least one of the medications used will have an oral side effect,
putting them at greater risk for oral disease. |
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5% of Americans aged 65 and older are living in a long-term care facility
where dental care is problematic. |
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