Phoenix, AZ         Artistic Dental at the Biltmore         Family Dentist

Dr. John P Dougherty
2333 East Campbell Avenue = Phoenix AZ = 85016 = 602 840-5400
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Impact on total health of tooth loss
 

In the past, even in the Phoenix area, the loss of teeth (edentulism) 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 in Phoenix, 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.  At Artistic Dental at the Biltmore we know that periodontal disease has a high statistical correlation with chronic debilitating diseases, 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.

In addition to longevity, quality-of-life differences are just as significant.  The functional efficiency of dentures has been measured to be only 20% of that of natural teeth.  Dr. Dougherty feels that there cannot be any doubt that nutritional deficiencies will be much more prevalent in those without their natural teeth.

Loss of teeth often causes a feeling of loss of wholeness and a sense of deterioration and aging.  Given these factors, we feel at Artistic Dental at the Biltmore that preservation of the natural teeth is integral to whole-person wellness.

 

 

 


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