What Happens to My Body When I Lose My Teeth
“I wish I could have them all pulled.”
I cannot tell you how many times in my life a patient hasexpressed this to me. It is almostalways out of frustration after dealing with another expensive, long process tofix a tooth. And while I can empathizewith their frustration, I can promise you from many years of experience thatnobody who has ever lost all their teeth (or all the tops or all the bottoms)would EVER say it was worth it.
For many people reading this article the followinginformation does not apply to you directly. However, over 36 million people in the United States are currentlymissing all or a majority of their teeth. If somebody you know whether a spouse, family member, or close frienddoes suffer from missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures, please share thefollowing information with them.
So, what happens to your BODY when you lose your teeth? It’s a great question and not one many peoplehave answered. Most physicians willspend less than half a day learning about the role of the oral cavity on youroverall systemic health. Here are someshocking facts:
· 1/4 of all people missing their teeth (even withtraditional dentures in place) are malnourished
· Half cannot eat healthy recommended foods fortheir diet including fruits, vegetables, and complex grains
· A three time higher risk of developing obesity
· 3.5 times higher risk of suffering from heartdisease
· 1.6 times higher risk of dementia
· And many more problems to list
Furthermore, denture wearers report avoiding social interactionsmore often, feeling more isolated, and avoiding friends, families, and important events because of their self-consciousness around their edentulism(missing teeth).
The good news is we have fantastic modern solutions forthese very real and very ancient problems. If you or somebody you know would like more information please call ouroffice so we can help. Our digital denture and implant consultations are always free and may be the solution you are looking for.
