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Lost Teeth Impact Total Health - Dr. Makhoul Can Help
In the past,
even in the Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Dr. Makhoul DDS 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. Makhoul 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 Dr. Makhoul DDS that preservation of the natural teeth is integral to whole-person wellness.
Lost Teeth
In Mission Viejo California and the surrounding
Laguna Niguel - Laguna Hills - Aliso Viejo - Ladera Ranch CA areas.
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