Is tooth loss related to longevity? How many teeth are left in a 60-year-old? see if you meet the target
Many elderly people will have the phenomenon of tooth loss, so many people have the impression that tooth loss is related to the increase of age. However, not every elderly person will lose their teeth, and many elderly people still have good teeth when they are in their seventies or eighties. It started to lose teeth, is it really because of age?
1. Is it because of age?
According to the results of the Fourth National Oral Health Epidemiological Survey in China, one third of the young and middle-aged people (35-44 years old) have missing teeth, and about 80% of the elderly (65-74 years old) have missing teeth. There are also 5%-10% of the total missing teeth.
Wang Wei, deputy director of the Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, pointed out that tooth loss in the elderly is not caused by aging , but mostly caused by diseases such as osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and root caries, and these diseases are not actively treated. , it may lead to tooth loss.
Many people don’t take tooth loss seriously, thinking that it’s okay to lose one or two teeth, but in fact, if one tooth is lost, other teeth or even the entire oral cavity may be affected , and in serious cases, it will endanger the health of the whole body, so the tooth is lost. Be sure to fix it as soon as possible.
2. If you lose a tooth and do not fill it, you may face 4 consequences
The harm of missing teeth without filling is more than you think, or face these consequences.
1. Reduced life expectancy
A Danish study, by investigating the survival of 573 elderly people for up to 21 years, found that the death risk of elderly people who lost all their teeth was 26% higher than that of elderly people who had 20 teeth. lead to a reduction in life expectancy.
2. Induce systemic diseases
According to the White Paper on the Prevention and Treatment of Tooth Loss, the probability of developing colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and cardiovascular disease is much higher than that of people with healthy teeth.
3. Affects oral health
After missing teeth, the lack of stimulation of the alveolar bone may cause atrophy, and it will also cause the teeth to be tilted and displaced, which is not conducive to the stability of the mouth and face.
4. Increased risk of diabetes
According to the American College of Cardiology, having one missing tooth increases the risk of diabetes by 11 percent.
How can the elderly prevent tooth loss? It is important to do 3 things well
The elderly are indeed a group with a high incidence of tooth loss. How many teeth are left after the age of 60 to be considered normal?
The World Health Organization once proposed a goal of "8020", which means that when you are 80 years old, you can still have 20 functional teeth. So how to protect gum health and prevent "old teeth"?
1. Develop good oral hygiene habits
Brush your teeth, clean your oral hygiene every day, and rinse your mouth after meals to prevent food residues from not being removed and bacteria invading and causing dental diseases.
2. Eat foods that are healthy for your teeth
Usually eat more foods that are good for teeth health, such as celery, radishes and other foods, which help to clean the teeth, and eat less food that is too hard, so as not to cause the teeth to crack.
3. Check your teeth regularly
It is recommended to conduct a comprehensive inspection and cleaning of the teeth every three months to six months.
Tooth loss is not as simple as getting older, and most of it is caused by disease. Don't think that it's okay to lose a tooth. If you don't fill a tooth, you may face various hazards. Therefore, once you find that a tooth is falling, you must repair it as soon as possible, and usually do a good job in preventing tooth loss.
References:
[1] "Are you sure you will lose your teeth when you are old? 》. Jiangxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2022-10-26
[2] "Lack of teeth" not only affects the oral cavity, but also shortens life expectancy by 11.7 years. Life Times. 2022-10-13
[3] "Want to have 20 functional teeth at the age of 80? Then you have to do it". CCTV Life Circle. 2019-03-20
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