Dental and oral health is always evolving due to advancements in technology, science, and medicine.
Today we’ll be covering some of those advancements and the different new technologies. Read on for some of the best dental statistics of 2022.
12 Telling Oral Health and Dental Statistics
- Advantage dental claims 95% of Americans regard their oral health as an important part of their well-being and overall health.
- According to dentistry for the entire family Brushing your teeth without flossing is like washing only 65% of your body.
- 156 million Americans have dental coverage, estimates Evelyn Ireland, executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans, a Dallas-based trade organization whose members include providers of managed-care and other dental plans.
- A study was done by the journal General Dentistry to show that soda can cause serious problems to your teeth. In fact, a diet made up of soda can cause as many problems like smoking or doing drugs.
- According to the ADAH (American Dental Hygienists’ Association), nearly 80% of Americans will have at least one cavity before they reach age 17. Additionally, nearly 80% of Americans have some level of gum disease.
- The Academy of General Dentistry shows studies of Americans brushing their teeth for only 45-70 seconds each day. This could be one of the reasons that there are so many problems in American dentistry. It’s recommended that you brush two times a day for 2 minutes.
- The ADAH also reports that almost all Americans use their toothbrushes much longer than they’re recommended for. If the bristles start falling out, are all bent over, and don’t clean your teeth nearly as well as they used to, then it might be a good idea to switch out that toothbrush for a new one.
- Only 60% of children playing fall and winter sportswear mouth guards. That means children are regularly exposing themselves to potential danger and harm.
- 40% of children younger than 3 have never been to the dentist. The ADA (American Dental Association) recommends that children visit the dentist as soon as their first teeth start to develop. Catching problems early is very important.
- 3 out of 4 or 75% of millennials only brush their teeth once a day. The ADA recommends that you brush at least two times a day and sometimes three if you know that you have an unhealthy diet of foods that are high in sugar.
- 42% of adults report they don’t visit the dentist as much as they should. Visiting the dentist two times a year or every 6 months can help prevent any excessive damage to your mouth. Periodontal disease and cavities only get worse with time.
- 48% of adults are concerned about not having an attractive smile as they get older. Regular dental visits, dental care, and simple procedures can make you more confident in your smile.
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