How to Stop Tooth Loss

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HOW TO STOP TOOTH LOSS

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What is Tooth Loss? (1 of 4)

When one or more teeth become loose and fall out, it is termed as tooth loss.




The condition of missing teeth is medically termed as edentulism or anodontia.



Tooth loss is natural for the milk set of teeth for kids as they get replaced by the permanent set of teeth.




Apart from this, tooth loss is an undesirable entity which occurs due to physical injury or disease.




PHYSICAL TRAUMA OR INJURY:

What Causes Tooth Loss? (1 of 5)

Severe blow to the face or injury can cause the teeth to become loose and fall out.



Our teeth are quite strong and hence it takes quite a large amount of force to displace the teeth from their sockets.




Gum disease is the leading cause for tooth loss in adults.

GUM (PERIODONTAL) DISEASE:


Gum disease is the inflammation or infection of the gum tissues surrounding the teeth.



When gum disease has progressed to an advanced stage, it causes the resorption (degradation) of the bone supporting the tooth.

This leads to the tooth loosening and eventually falling out.

GUM (PERIODONTAL) DISEASE:




It is an irreversible microbial disease of the tooth which damages the tooth structure.

Also known as tooth decay or cavities, it can result in tooth loss over a period of time.


DENTAL CARIES:



Gum disease and tooth decay occur often as a result of poor oral hygiene.

Preventing Tooth Loss (1 of 5)

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING:

Brush your teeth twice a day to keep dental problems at bay.



Flossing helps remove food debris in between your teeth and is recommended.




It is recommended to visit your dentist regularly to identify oral problems in their initial stage.


REGULAR VISITS TO DENTIST:



Use of fluoridated toothpaste and mouth wash is advisable as it prevents dental caries and hence tooth loss.


FLUORIDE THERAPY:



Are often applied in children on the chewing surfaces of back teeth as it acts as a physical barrier against dental caries.


DENTAL SEALANTS:



Dental implant is the replacement of the missing tooth/teeth by an artificial tooth which are embedded in your jaw bone.

DENTAL IMPLANTS:

Treatment Options(1 of 3)

It is the most advanced treatment for tooth loss and is costly.



Dental bridges are also known as fixed partial dentures.

They replace the missing tooth and are supported by surrounding teeth.


BRIDGES:




Complete dentures can be either "conventional" or "immediate.“ and are made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal.

COMPLETE DENTURES:



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2. Estimate the cost of treatments via the Dental Cost Calculator

3. Find a local dentist in our Dental Directory of 90,000 dentists

4. Get Financing for the entire cost of your dental treatment

4 WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT TOOTH LOSS


How to Stop Tooth Loss

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