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Adult Oral Health
There are threats to oral health across the lifespan. Nearly one-third of all
adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay. One in seven adults aged
35 to 44 years has gum disease; this increases to one in every four adults aged
65 years and older. In addition, nearly a quarter of all adults have experienced
some facial pain in the past six months. Oral cancers are most common in older
adults, particularly those over 55 years who smoke and are heavy drinkers.
More Information on Adult Oral Health
Additional Resources
The Oral Health of Older Americans
A research brief produced by the National Center for Health Statistics in its
Aging Trends series
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