Some causes of tooth loss are poor dental hygiene and stress which could point to poor lifestyle choices. Hence, teeth are a good indicator of how well an individual is looking after themselves.
Key takeaways:
– A study indicates that losing more than five teeth has an impact on life expectancy.
– Tooth loss occurs due to trauma, poor oral hygiene, stress, gum disease, and smoking.
– Brush with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, use mouthwash, and stay away from sugary foods and drinks.
We welcome more research into this matter as it may be a way to detect and prevent diseases related to tooth loss and other serious systemic diseases.
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
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