Loose Teeth Fort Worth Texas TX.

Fort Worth Dentist Jeff A Kelley DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Jeff Kelley DDS

2924 West 6th Street = Fort Worth = TX 76107 = (817) 877-1651

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Impact of tooth loss on total health of seniors

In the past, the loss of teeth was dismissed as a natural part of the aging process in the Fort Worth, Crowley and Aledo community area, 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 nationally, and in the Fort Worth area, who have lost their natural teeth, when compared to those who have kept their teeth.

Lost Teeth
In Fort Worth Texas and the surrounding
Crowley - Aledo - Weatherford - Arlington TX areas.