Gallup recently released findings from a new poll about how frequently
Americans visit the dentist. According
to the poll,
which was based on data collected since 2008, on average only 64.7% of the
nation’s population visited a dentist at least once in 2013.
The findings show that that geographic region, financial
status, and access to health insurance correlate
with whether people had visited a dentist. The poll showed that, in general, people living in the
Eastern part of the country are the most likely to visit a dentist annually, while
people living in the South are least likely to visit the dentist annually. Midwesterners fall somewhere in the middle.
Connecticut nabbed the number one spot with 74.9% of
residents reporting they have visited a dentist in the last year. While we
didn’t quite make the top 10 list, New Jersey wasn’t far off at 70.5%. Mississippi took last place with only 53%.
Similarly, previous Gallup
research indicates that “the
likelihood of visiting the dentist annually increases with income.” The poll’s findings show that states with
lower numbers of yearly dental visits also have lower income levels and have a
higher percentage of people who are uninsured.
According to the American
Dental Association, “Some people
need to visit the dentist once or twice a year; others may need more
visits. Regular dental visits will also
help prevent problems from developing. Continuity of care is an important part
of any health plan and dental health is no exception. Keeping your mouth healthy
is an essential piece of your overall health.”
Let’s get New Jersey to the number one spot – schedule your
next dental appointment today! Call Roselle
Park Dental today at 908-245-1745 or visit
us at www.roselleparkdental.com.
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photo Credit: Map of United States of America
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