Oral Health Factsheet

Oral Health Factsheet Oral health is essential to general health and quality of life. It is a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual's capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing. Key Facts 15% to 20% of middle aged adults are found with severe gum disease, often leading to tooth loss 60% to 90% of school children worldwide have dental cavities 30% of people aged 65-74 have no natural teeth Dental cavities & periodontal disease are major causes of tooth loss Nearly 100% of adults have dental cavities often leading to pain and discomfort Tooth Dental Loss Cavities Common Oral Diseases Severe periodontal (gum) disease can result in tooth loss The incidence of oral Peniodontal & Conditions cancer ranges from one to 10 cases per 100,000 people in most countries Oral Disease Cancer Noma is a gangrenous lesion that affects young children living in extreme poverty primarily in Africa and Asia Noma Prevention & Treatment The burden of oral diseases and other chronic diseases can be decreased simultaneously by addressing common risk factors. These include: Decreasing sugar intake Maintaining a well-balanced nutritional intake Stopping tobacco use Decreasing alcohol consumption Designed By: Data: World Health Organisation (who.int) - April 2012 NEOSS Oral Health Factsheet Oral health is essential to general health and quality of life. It is a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual's capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing. Key Facts 15% to 20% of middle aged adults are found with severe gum disease, often leading to tooth loss 60% to 90% of school children worldwide have dental cavities 30% of people aged 65-74 have no natural teeth Dental cavities & periodontal disease are major causes of tooth loss Nearly 100% of adults have dental cavities often leading to pain and discomfort Tooth Dental Loss Cavities Common Oral Diseases Severe periodontal (gum) disease can result in tooth loss The incidence of oral Peniodontal & Conditions cancer ranges from one to 10 cases per 100,000 people in most countries Oral Disease Cancer Noma is a gangrenous lesion that affects young children living in extreme poverty primarily in Africa and Asia Noma Prevention & Treatment The burden of oral diseases and other chronic diseases can be decreased simultaneously by addressing common risk factors. These include: Decreasing sugar intake Maintaining a well-balanced nutritional intake Stopping tobacco use Decreasing alcohol consumption Designed By: Data: World Health Organisation (who.int) - April 2012 NEOSS