Don't be afraid of the Dentist.
Candid street shot, Porto Portugal.
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Most people assume once you become a senior, loosing your teeth is inevitable. Tooth loss is common, but in majority of the cases, just like most things in life, if you loose your teeth and end up with false teeth, you’re probably the cause.
Baby teeth fall out on their own to be replaced with adult permanent teeth. However, adult teeth don’t fall out from natural causes. Disease or trauma are usually the culprits for adult teeth dying.
No matter your age, your teeth can be healthy and/or you could lose your teeth at any age.
Studies reveal gum disease is the main cause, in majority of the cases, for tooth loss in seniors. And in most instances, gum disease is the result of not taking good care of your mouth with regular, daily brushing and flossing. With complete dentures, the facial features do change. The cheeks look sunken but more importantly, chewing food will never be the same. Even with the best fitting dentures, acrylic teeth on an acrylic base will not quite feel as secure as your own teeth. Implants are an option, but not everyone can afford or have adequate, healthy bone needed for this procedure. The best answer for preventing tooth loss is regular check ups and proper home oral hygiene. Just two to three minutes a day, especially at bedtime, can keep you and your teeth smiling for a lifetime.
Eating at night before bedtime can be a real problem. Saliva is reduced while you sleep, which produces a dry mouth that bacteria love. With a dry oral environment, it’s easy for bacteria to convert food to acid, especially if you ate fermenting foods such as pasta, white bread or meat.
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OK Girls you have been warned !
Don't be afraid of the Dentist.
Candid street shot, Porto Portugal.
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Most people assume once you become a senior, loosing your teeth is inevitable. Tooth loss is common, but in majority of the cases, just like most things in life, if you loose your teeth and end up with false teeth, you’re probably the cause.
Baby teeth fall out on their own to be replaced with adult permanent teeth. However, adult teeth don’t fall out from natural causes. Disease or trauma are usually the culprits for adult teeth dying.
No matter your age, your teeth can be healthy and/or you could lose your teeth at any age.
Studies reveal gum disease is the main cause, in majority of the cases, for tooth loss in seniors. And in most instances, gum disease is the result of not taking good care of your mouth with regular, daily brushing and flossing. With complete dentures, the facial features do change. The cheeks look sunken but more importantly, chewing food will never be the same. Even with the best fitting dentures, acrylic teeth on an acrylic base will not quite feel as secure as your own teeth. Implants are an option, but not everyone can afford or have adequate, healthy bone needed for this procedure. The best answer for preventing tooth loss is regular check ups and proper home oral hygiene. Just two to three minutes a day, especially at bedtime, can keep you and your teeth smiling for a lifetime.
Eating at night before bedtime can be a real problem. Saliva is reduced while you sleep, which produces a dry mouth that bacteria love. With a dry oral environment, it’s easy for bacteria to convert food to acid, especially if you ate fermenting foods such as pasta, white bread or meat.
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OK Girls you have been warned !