It might surprise you to learn that over 20 million individual teeth are extracted from American mouths every year - the devastating news is that many of these extractions could have been avoided. Once teeth "pass the point of no return," costly implants or
It might surprise you to learn that over 20 million individual teeth are extracted from American mouths every year - the devastating news is that many of these extractions could have been avoided. Once teeth "pass the point of no return," costly implants or other techniques must be used to restore a person's smile or chewing function properly - and if said person is unable to afford proper treatment, their missing teeth may cause subsequent dental problems or humiliation and devastating blows to his or her self-esteem, even harming job security,
depending on what career path said person has taken.
The sad fact of the matter is that less than 10% of people suffering from tooth pain or other signs of future tooth loss ever see a dentist (or dental professional); because nearly all tooth loss is preventable, this is simply unacceptable! Dental phobia, the fear of being judged by a dentist or financial troubles are often contributing factors in why most people suffering from tooth pain never see a dentist, but the consequence of delaying (or avoiding all together) a dental check-up often results in loosing one or more teeth. Worst of all, oral health problems are systematic (meaning they can affect other systems or parts of the body and problems grow with time, making the need to see your dentist that much more urgent if you are suffering from tooth pain.
Of course, tooth loss in rare incidences could be due to injury or genetic problems, mainly caused by poor oral hygiene, bad oral habits leading to tooth and gum disease and eventually tooth loss. For starters, brushing and flossing twice daily and after meals is essential! When food particles are left behind embedded between tooth crevices, bacteria begins a destructive process which eats away at your teeth and gum. Secondly, eating sugary, carbohydrate-laden foods and drinking sugary beverages [frequently] without prompt proper care can erode the enamel on your teeth, making you more prone to tooth loss and gum disease. Without timely dental care, these habits will le