Croton Falls Dentist         North Salem Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Frederick Faustini DDS

597 Route 22 = Croton Falls NY = 10519 = (914) 277-3919
 

Tooth loss and its impact on total health of seniors
 

In the past, the loss of teeth was dismissed as a natural part of the aging process in the Croton Falls, Westchester County and Putnam County 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 a lack of 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 Croton Falls area, who have lost their natural teeth, when compared to those who have kept their teeth.

 

 

 


Lost Teeth
In Croton Falls New York and the surrounding
Westchester County - Putnam County - Brewster - Somers NY areas.