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Oral diseases and disorders are perhaps the most universal of all afflictions. An estimated 99.5 percent of Americans will have had dental cavities by the time they reach age 65, and some 10 million Americans will have lost all of their teeth. Half of all Americans over age 55 wear some form of partial or complete denture, and 60 percent of them complain of improper fit or function. Other oral disorders stemming from genetic, chronic, and immune disorders also affect millions of Americans every year. Oral Health Sourcebook provides the layperson with current information about symptoms and treatments for the most common types of dental and oral disorders along with important prevention tips.
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