Lost teeth impact total oral health for seniors
 In the past, the loss of teeth was dismissed as a natural part of the aging process, and dentures were considered a normal sign of old age. While such ignorance is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, there is still not a general awareness of the seriousness of edentulism.
Multiple tooth loss is most commonly caused by periodontal disease,
i.e. gum and bone disease. Periodontal disease has a high statistical
correlation with chronic debilitating disease, such as diabetes,
cardiovascular disease and arthritis. So it is not very surprising that
studies now show a shortened life expectancy by as much as 10 years for
persons who have lost their natural teeth, when compared to those who
have kept their teeth.
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