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Posted: 5:57 PM Sep 6, 2008
WV: Highest Tooth Loss Rate in Nation
Researchers found advanced gum disease in 80 percent of adults studied for a major oral health study in Appalachia.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Researchers found advanced gum disease in 80 percent of adults studied for a major oral health study in Appalachia.
The project by West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh tracked 445 families in both states.
Richard Crout, associate dean for research at WVU's School of Dentistry, said the study shows rampant periodontal disease in adults, with signs of bone loss in 85 percent of subjects.
Left untreated, periodontitis can lead to bone destruction, tooth loss and even heart disease or stroke.
West Virginia has the highest rate of tooth loss in the country, with a third of residents 35 or younger having lost at least six permanent teeth.
Crout wants more resources for early dental treatment to instill good oral health habits.
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i USED TO GO TO THE DENTIST EVERY YEAR WHEN I AND MY HUSDAND HAD DENTAL COVERAGE. 15YRS LATER MY BOTTOM TEETH ARE DOWN TO THE GUM LINE BECAUSE iM SINGLE NOW AND CANT AFFORD TO GO TO A DENTIST SO I END UP IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM ALL THE TIME BECAUSE OF ABSCESSESMY MEDICAL CARD WILL PAY 89% FOR THE ROOM BUT THEY WONT PAY FOR YOU TO GO TO A DENTIST.
Highest tooth loss rate in the nation from the Top 2 producer of Coal in the Nation. I guess "Coal is King" should be changed to "Coal the Tooth Fairy!"
Smoking causes decreased saliva, allowing bacteria to increse. Studies have shown that children of smokers have increased tooth decay for this reason. maybe the use of tobacco should be considered.
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