Oral health is an integral part of overall health. In children, tooth decay has been associated with difficulty eating, sleeping and learning, and in maintaining proper nutrition. In Arkansas, 61 percent of children under age nine have already experienced tooth decay.
Although it is preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic condition of childhood. Left untreated, tooth decay can cause pain and tooth loss.
Among adults, untreated decay and the resulting tooth loss causes negative effects on self-esteem and employability. In Arkansas, 29 percent of adults 65 and older have lost all of their teeth. The burden of tooth decay is far worse for Arkansans with low socioeconomic status and for those who live in rural areas. In both cases, access to prevention and treatment services is limited.
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| Office | Address | Phone | Fax | | Oral Health | 4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 18
Little Rock, AR 72205 | 501-661-2595 | 501-661-2055 |
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