Most American Adults Have Tooth Decay
- 9 years ago
According to recently released data from the CDC, around 91 percent of American adults had cavities and 27 percent were living with decay that gone untreated from 2011-2012.
Cavities are very common among American adults.
In fact, 91 percent of Americans between 20 and 64-years old had tooth decay in the period between 2011 and 2012, according to data recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Just over a quarter, or 27 percent, of adults had decay that had gone untreated.
Of this group, the highest levels occurred amongst non-Hispanic blacks at 42 percent followed by Hispanics at 36 percent. Rates for non-Hispanic whites and Asi
Cavities are very common among American adults.
In fact, 91 percent of Americans between 20 and 64-years old had tooth decay in the period between 2011 and 2012, according to data recently released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Just over a quarter, or 27 percent, of adults had decay that had gone untreated.
Of this group, the highest levels occurred amongst non-Hispanic blacks at 42 percent followed by Hispanics at 36 percent. Rates for non-Hispanic whites and Asi