Tooth count, untreated caries and mortality in US adults: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The link between oral diseases and mortality remains under-explored. We aimed to evaluate the associations between tooth count, untreated caries and risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

Methods

Data on 24 029 adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1988-94/1999-2010, with mortality linkage to the National Death Index to 31 December 2015, were analysed. Baseline total number of permanent teeth and any untreated caries were assessed by trained dental professionals.

Results

During up to 27 years of follow-up, 5270 deaths occurred. Fewer permanent teeth were associated with higher all-cause mortality, including heart disease and cancer mortality (all P <0.05 for trend) but not cerebrovascular disease mortality. For every 10 t

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365626 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature