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Total tooth loss and chronic diseases.
Edentulism (having no teeth) was 2x higher in people with:
compared to people without these chronic conditions.
Tooth loss is preventable. Primary care providers can educate their patients with chronic diseases about their increased risk for tooth loss, and screen and refer them for dental care.
Learn how to prevent oral diseases. Oral diseases cause pain and disability for millions of Americans and cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year.
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