The data displays the percentage of adults in the United States who experienced select problems in the last 12 months due to the condition of their mouth and teeth as of 2015. It was found that 25% of respondents very often or occasionally avoided smiling in the past year due to the condition of their mouth and teeth.
Dry mouth | 33 |
Difficulty biting or chewing | 31 |
Experience pain | 29 |
Avoid smiling | 25 |
Embarrassment | 23 |
Anxiety | 20 |
Problems sleeping | 18 |
Reduce social participation | 14 |
Difficulty with speech | 12 |
Difficulty doing usual activities | 11 |
Take days off | 7 |