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Oral Health Among Illinois Adults
Taking Steps Toward Good Oral Health
Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day
65.9% of adults have had their teeth cleaned in the last year
Floss Regularly and Avoid Sweetened Beverages
11% of adults 65+ have lost all their natural teeth
Avoid Tobacco Products and Vaping
Every year, there are more than 12 new cancer cases of the mouth and throat out of 100,000 Illinoisans
See Your Dentist Every Six Months for Cleaning and Examination
Only 68% of adults visited a dentist in the previous year
Ask About Oral Cancer Screening
More than half of Illinoisans (52.2%) have never received an oral cancer screening