{"id":873,"date":"2026-10-19T12:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=873"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:03:59","slug":"scary-dental-statistics-for-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/scary-dental-statistics-for-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Truly Terrifying Tooth Trivia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls may be a Halloween fright, but they\u2019ve got nothing on these scary dental stats that will leave you teeth chattering.  So, get ready to be seriously spooked, and find out how you can keep your own smile safe<\/a> this scary season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gum Gripes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the ADA estimates about 42 percent of people over 30 have some form of gum disease, and if that wasn\u2019t scary enough that number gets bigger as the population ages? In fact, by the time they hit 65, a truly terrifying 70 percent of American adults will have an advanced stage of periodontal disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Loss Terror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth loss is more common than you might think. In fact, an estimated 25 percent of seniors over the age of 65 in the US are missing all their permanent teeth, and this is more than just an aesthetic issue. Gaps in your arches can make it harder to speak clearly, smile confidently, and eat a nutritious diet. It can even cause permanent jawbone deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance Ick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental insurance can help protect you and your family\u2019s smiles by driving down the cost of routine and restorative oral health care, but that\u2019s not the scary part. The truly terrifying truth is that approximately 45 million Americans don\u2019t have any form of dental insurance coverage at all, leaving scores of smiles without protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disastrous Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your little one has a painful toothache, it can harm more than their smile. With a staggering 18 percent of all children aged five to 19 having at least one untreated cavity, tooth decay accounts for approximately 34 million hours of missed class time each school year, meaning that tooth decay can hurt both your teeth and<\/em> your grades!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Safeguard Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may be fun to scare yourself on Halloween, it\u2019s important to keep your smile safe and healthy all year long to prevent dangerous dental damage that can leave you looking like a jack-o-lantern. Here are some terrific tips for protecting your teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n