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Halloween is near, meaning people are looking for frights. After all, many like to get a good jolt of fear during October, whether from spooky costumes, scary movies, or haunting home d\u00e9cor. Still, did you know oral health in Vienna can be frightening too? Indeed, some of its facts can be downright terrifying. To prove it, your local dental practice<\/a> is here with the details. Read on to learn some frightening dental stats and tips for keeping a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scary Oral Health Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many oral health stats are spooky, some are scarier than others. In particular, the most frightening ones cover the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay\/Cavities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, a lot of people have scarily unhealthy teeth. For starters, almost 18% of kids aged 5-19 have untreated cavities. As for adults, the percentage jumps to a whopping 91%! Furthermore, 27% of those same grown-ups have untreated tooth decay. Even seniors aren\u2019t spared, as 1 in 5 adults over 65 have untreated tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equally frightening are the stats regarding gum disease. You see, roughly half of all U.S. children have periodontal disease. That number doesn\u2019t go down with age either, as over 47% of adults (30 years and older) also suffer from it. Gum disease risk rises with age, too, resulting in 70% of seniors (i.e., those 65 and older) dealing with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of the eerie stats above can be explained by those concerning dental visits. Apparently, 17% of children ages 2-17 didn\u2019t visit the dentist in the past year. Furthermore, an even greater number of adults \u2014 38% of those 18-64 \u2014 also never visited. Thirty-nine percent of the elderly (i.e., aged 65 and older) didn\u2019t attend either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lack of dental care seems to stem from high prices. Studies suggest the cost is why many adults don\u2019t go to the dentist when they have an oral health problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Smile Tips & Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to be part of these spooky statistics. You\u2019ll be fine as long as you follow the tips listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n