Think about your favorite horror movie. Or if it’s not a genre you enjoy, maybe there’s a scary movie you at least remember well. Was it so impactful because the premise of the movie could potentially happen to you?

That’s what gives some weight to many of the troubling statistics about oral health in America. If you don’t take good care of your teeth and gums, you could potentially become a statistic.

Nobody wants to go down that path, so it’s important to make smart decisions while you can still control your future. Read on to uncover some scary oral health stats and get some helpful tips.