Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Age and Oral Health
Oral Changes with Age
Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be
concerned about cavities? Here you'll find helpful answers to some
frequently asked questions about oral health questions you may have as
you get older.
As many people get older, they often overlook their oral
health when considering other wellness issues, according to a survey by
a major national dental group.
Surgeon General's Report
Four years ago, the Surgeon General released a landmark report
that explored the effects of tobacco on oral health. The report
galvanized the medical community even more toward the issue of tobacco
use and its overall impact on our health.
In his report, the nation's chief health officer found a lot
of inequities in how the nation's health care system cares for
minorities and the disadvantaged. The Surgeon General called upon all
U.S. health organizations to more actively promote oral health.
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