Edentulism or Tooth Loss


edentulism or tooth loss
Edentulism or tooth loss is a problem that not only affects our confidence level but also leads to the difficulty in chewing. Edentulism is also known as tooth loss and it has a great impact on quality of life. Edentulism occurs when one is more teeth are missing. Edentulism is a major health problem, therefore, we need an understanding of this disease indicator. Even though tooth loss affects elders, nowadays it affects people of all age if they do not practice good and healthy oral hygiene.

Let us have a look at the causes of edentulism or tooth loss. Some of the reasons of edentulism are poor diet, lack of education, trauma, medical treatments and systemic conditions. Tooth loss leads to pain, mental anxiety, social embarrassment, distress etc. Dentists provide the best treatments for tooth loss. Apart from taking treatment for the tooth loss they also need to take care of remaining teeth. Dental implants and dentures can be used in the place of missing teeth. Even though general dentists are good and qualified to provide care for the people suffering from the tooth loss, Prosthodontists helps on the replacement of the missing teeth.

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