18.6% of US adults age 65 and older have complete tooth loss: 9 stats

The prevalence of complete tooth loss varies among US adult aged 65 and over based on sex, age and race, according to CDC data.  

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Here are nine statistics on the prevalence of complete tooth loss among adults aged 65 and over.

•    Total: 18.6 percent
•    Between 65 and 74: 13 percent
•    75 and older: 25.8 percent
•    Men: 17.5 percent
•    Women: 19.4 percent
•    Non-Hispanic white: 16.9 percent
•    Non-Hispanic black: 29.2 percent
•    Hispanic: 14.9 percent
•    Non-Hispanic Asian: 24.2 percent

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