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Posted on 7/30/2016 by Tricia Ramsay |
 So many people assume and accept that tooth loss is something that will happen to them at some point. Many even believe that they will be fully edentulous (completely without teeth) in their old age. The fact of the matter is, there is plenty that you can do to prevent tooth loss for many years and even your whole life. Why Would Someone Believe They are Destined to Lose Their Teeth?Interestingly, not too long ago many people were looking at losing all of their teeth by the age of 65-75. It's a fact that in 1960 almost 50% of people had lost all of their teeth.So only a generation or so ago it was a real issue that many people saw as inevitable. It makes sense that many people today believe that they would suffer the same fat of full tooth loss if they saw it happen to their parents. Today though, that same age group of 65-75 sees only 13% of full tooth loss. That's a tremendous improvement in very little time. How can I Reduce the Chance of Tooth Loss?The most obvious way to prevent tooth loss is to maintain good oral health through positive oral hygiene habits like routine brushing and flossing.Rinsing your mouth out with water after snacks and meals can make a big difference when it comes to keeping cavity causing bacteria and food particles out of your mouth. One of the overlooked causes of tooth decay and loss is the overconsumption of sugar. There is more sugar in Americans diet today than there has ever been. Sugar is the preferred meal of the cavity causing bacteria in your mouth. Cutting down on your sugar intake can have a dramatically positive effect on your oral health and the likelihood that you will keep your teeth for a lifetime. Please contact us of you have any questions about tooth loss. |
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