Tooth loss and health status among U.S. adults over 50 years from 2011-2016
Based on data collected from 2011-2016, U.S. adults over 50 years of age were more likely to be edentate (have zero teeth) if they had fair or poor health, compared to those who reported having good or better health. This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. adults aged 50 years and older with edentulism, severe tooth loss, or lack of functional dentition from 2011-2016, by health status.