Some senior citizens are under the mistaken impression that as we age, tooth loss is inevitable. Although losing baby teeth is completely normal, losing adult teeth is not. Tooth loss is far from inevitable. While time and age can cause a decline in oral health, it is not age itself that causes tooth loss and other problems. Learn ways to preserve your teeth to last a lifetime! Major Causes of Tooth Loss:
- Gingivitis – Inflammation of the Gums;
- Periodontitis – Inflammation Affecting the Bone and Tissues of the Teeth;
- Periodontal Disease.