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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.
Reporter: The Associated PressEmail Address: News@wsaz.com |
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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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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.
Hey JC, internet is $10-$14 per month??? It must still be dial-up!!! When WV gets this thing called DSL or Broadband, you will see a slight increase in your bill, if think you can use it. Oh yea, Broadband is not the Lapband for Broads!!! You bunch of toothless people are funny. Keep going, you'll get there!
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