Waukesha Dentist         Thomas F Voelker DDS SC         Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Voelker
3228 Turnberry Oak Drive, Suite 100 = Waukesha WI = 53188 = 262 544-0171
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Impact on total health of tooth loss
 

In the past, even in the Waukesha 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 Waukesha, 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. Voelker's office we know that periodontal disease has a high statistical correlation with chronic debilitating disease, 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. Voelker feels that there is no 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 that preservation of the natural teeth is integral to whole-person wellness.

 

 

 


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