2014 ORAL

DAY SURGERIES among children and youth

WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY 2.4 x GREATER

THAN ONTARIO____________________

COST = $1.13 MILLIONEACH YEAR

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Nearly 1 in 3 residents report having no form of dental insurance coverage.

Over 1 in 4

residents do not regularly visit the dentist for

annual check-ups.

Nearly 1 in 5 residents report brushing their teeth less than twice per day.

Among elementary school students, Tecumseh and LaSalle had better oral health while Leamington had poorer oral health compared to Windsor.

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ORAL HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL TO GENERAL HEALTH & OVERALL WELL-BEING AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

In 2015 WECHU Screened15,868 children

at 116 elementary schools The children identified with urgent dental needs was

2.2 times greater in Windsor-Essex County than in Ontario.

283 babies in the Baby Oral Health Program Babies should see a dentist before their first birthday.

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The Ontario Works dental program for children spent TWICE as much

fixing teeth vs. preventing cavities These figures highlight the fact that children are getting help in the latter stages rather than monies being spent early to prevent these problems._____________________________________

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