A Fuller Smile: Decline in Complete Tooth Loss


by Steven Davies on Jun 13, 2013 | Views: 55 | Score: 0
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199924.8
200222.3
200420.5
200619.7
200818.1
% Americans age 65+ with complete tooth loss
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Steven Davies
Steven Davies on Jun 13, 2013 12:41 PM said:

The percentage of Americans age 65 and over who have completely lost their natural teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease has been decreasing. In 1999, 24.8% of adults age 65+ had complete tooth loss, but by 2008, this percentage dropped to only 18.1%.