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Bethesda, MD Edward T Dougherty Jr DDS
Cosmetic Dentist
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BETHESDA SEDATION DENTISTRY
Blending Advanced Technology with
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10401 Old Georgetown Road Suite 200
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Bethesda
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MD 20814
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(301) 530-2434
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Lost Teeth Impact Total Health
 In
the past, 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, 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. 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 own 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. Can there 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 premature aging, low
self-esteem and embarrassment. Given these factors, preservation of
the natural teeth is integral to whole-person wellness.
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