Did you know that tooth loss could affect quality of life? Researchers tell us that tooth loss may reduce your life expectancy.
Key takeaways:
– Losing five or more teeth before 65 years of age is linked with osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
– Reasons for tooth loss may include trauma, poor oral hygiene, stress, gum disease, and smoking.
– People should take better care of their oral health to avoid serious health complications.
Tooth loss itself comes with its own problems; it can lead to issues with eating and therefore a person’s ongoing nutrition and even create problems with their ability to communicate.
Read the full story here
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/living/510746/how-the-number-of-teeth-youve-lost-can-determine-how-long-you-will-live/
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