GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Tooth Loss Frequency Statistics

The average number of teeth lost by individuals aged 65-74 is 13.65 according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

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"3.75% of adults aged 20 to 64 have no remaining teeth."

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"26% of adults over the age of 74 years are completely toothless."

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"The average American adult aged 20 to 64 has three missing teeth."

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"Tooth loss is directly related to income. Adults from families with income below 100% Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) are less likely to retain all their teeth (21%) compared to those from families with higher incomes (36%)."

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"68% of adults aged 35 to 44 years have at least one permanent tooth gone because of an accident, gum disease, failed root canal, or tooth decay."

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"Tooth loss in adults is more common among those with less education and those who smoke, drink alcohol frequently, and have diabetes."

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"Only 34% of adults age 40 to 64 have all their natural teeth."

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"African Americans and Hispanics have higher rates of complete tooth loss compared to non-Hispanic whites."

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"30% of adults aged 65-74 years have lost all natural teeth."

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"5% of adults aged 20-39 have lost all of their natural teeth."

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"Elderly men and women suffering from severe periodontal disease have a 63% higher chance of developing dementia."

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"87.6% of 20-year-olds in the U.S. have their wisdom teeth, contributing to the total count of teeth."

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"Among older adults, age 75 and above, smoking doubles the risk of tooth loss."

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"Complete tooth loss is about twice as prevalent among adults aged 75 and older (26%) compared to adults aged 65-74 (13%)."

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"52% of US adults aged 20-64 have lost at least one tooth due to decay or gum disease."

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"About 17% of seniors over age 65 have periodontal disease, a leading cause of tooth loss."

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"The highest rates of tooth loss are found among people living below the federal poverty level, adults who smoke, and those with less than a high school education."

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"The percentage of individuals with total tooth loss in the United States has decreased from the 1950s until today."

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"47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease."

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"By the age of 50, Americans have lost an average of 12 teeth."

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