Reasons for tooth loss

Tooth decay and periodontal disease are two of the most common causes of tooth loss. Not carrying out a  professional dental check  on the state of your oral health is one of the main reasons why an adult can lose some of their teeth. This means that possible oral problems are not detected   in time to prevent the disease from developing until it causes the tooth to fall out. Some of these pathologies can be found in the gums, such as periodontitis or gingivitis.

Another of the most important reasons why  teeth can fall  is the lack of healthy habits for oral health, such as the lack of oral hygiene, a diet that contains foods that are harmful to teething or smoking.

In addition, there are other factors that favor tooth loss, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or rheumatoid arthritis.

How to prevent tooth loss

The Collegiate Organization of Dentists of Spain, in order to help citizens know how to prevent tooth loss, offers a series of recommendations. First of all, good oral hygiene, which involves brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, using interdental hygiene (with an interdental brush or dental floss), proper cleaning of the tongue and renewing the brush every three months.

A periodic visit to the dentist (at least once a year) is a good way to  prevent tooth loss , since the professional can diagnose a pathology in time that could lead to tooth loss.

Nutrition is an essential point when it comes to  preventing tooth loss . For this it is necessary to eat foods with calcium and avoid sugars. It is also important to avoid bad habits such as biting objects or nails and smoking.