Oral hygiene statistics

Infected and inflamed gums may result in higher rates of complications and more fatal outcomes for individuals diagnosed with the SARS-COV-2 virus, according to a new international study led by McGill researchers recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Until now, no other research has been published about the destructive effects of gum disease in patients with COVID Periodontitis, also referred to as gum disease, is a serious infection of the gums that damages supporting tissues of the teeth and if left unmanaged can lead to bone loss. Gum disease is the most common dental problem in Canadians, with seven out of ten affected to some degree in their lives. However, it is largely preventable by maintaining good oral hygiene through daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental check-ups. We need to raise awareness of the disease and make more effort to maintain periodontal health, especially during this global pandemic.

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Dental extractions remain a top reason children in the UK require hospital admission. Tooth decay can be prevented with changes to diet and good oral health habits. In May we updated our graphs and charts where new data had been published, and we reviewed our policy recommendations by nation. For Scotland, data was not included as the report has data for P7 not P1 as used for previous years.

Compared to women, men are not as likely to see their dentist at least twice a year, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Instead, they are more likely to make an appointment only when they are experiencing symptoms of a problem. The American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry conducted research that determined another interesting fact about men, but this time it has to do with how well they take care of their mouths at home.