At present, we perceive that tooth loss is a manifestation of old age, but this is not the case, and many young and middle-aged people are facing the same problem today.
Data show that about one-third of people aged 33-45 in China have symptoms of tooth loss, and as they age, 80% of the elderly aged 65-74 have missing teeth.
It's okay to lose one or two teeth, but you'll lose your teeth when you're old anyway" This kind of thinking is very wrong! In addition to affecting the appearance, tooth loss also brings a number of unexpected but not negligible hazards:
1. Cause periodontal disease and displacement of surrounding teeth
When there is a gap between the teeth that should be close to each other, the surrounding teeth move, causing the gap between the teeth to enlarge and make it easier to retain food, which can lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease.
In addition, once the close relationship between the teeth is broken, the teeth gradually become loose or even fall out, and it becomes more difficult to repair them.
2. Cause alveolar bone atrophy
When a tooth is missing, the alveolar bone that supports the tooth loses its function and gradually shrinks. Once this happens, it is difficult to reverse.
If the condition is severe, additional bone grafting surgery may be required, otherwise the tooth implant will not be possible.
3. Reduce the quality of life or even shorten the life expectancy
Teeth are not only involved in oral health, but also in the gut and overall nutrient delivery. Tooth loss leads to inadequate food chewing, affecting digestion and absorption. In the long run, the hidden danger of systemic diseases will also increase invisibly, which will affect life expectancy and quality of life.
Fourth, how to repair and deal with missing teeth
There are now 3 common ways to repair missing teeth, which are:Removable dentures, porcelain teeth and dental implants
Both removable dentures and porcelain teeth can cause varying degrees of damage to the oral cavity, such as alveolar bone atrophy and wear and tear on healthy teeth.
Thanks to the improvement of medical standards, dental implants with minimal damage to the oral cavity have brought good news to people.
The process of implant implants, known as the third set of teeth in humans, can be broadly divided into two parts:
Implant placement:Implants are placed on the alveolar bone to replace the roots of our original teeth.
Installation of the crown:Once the implant is stable (about 3 to 6 months), an external crown can be installed to replace the missing tooth.
In addition to the simplicity of the procedure, dental implants have the following 5 advantages:
1.Stronger chewing function
2.Does not damage adjacent teeth
3.More stability
4.More comfortable and convenient
5.High fit and more beautiful
The lifespan of a dental implant is considerable, and experiments have shown that the retention rate of dental implants can reach 98 within 10 years after dental implant surgeryMore than 1%, and the longest clinical dental implant service life has been more than 50 years.
The average life expectancy of Chinese residents is 782 years old means that a dental implant can last for most of its life, and the daily maintenance cost is quite low. Although the initial investment is high, it is well worth it considering the long-term return on output.
Therefore, it is an eternal truth to treat the problem of missing teeth as soon as possible, choose dental implants, and ensure oral health as soon as possible.