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Top 5 Tooth Decay Causes

Tooth decay, also known as cavities, can be a devastating complication that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. Tooth decay is the destruction of your healthy enamel that occurs regularly throughout your life. Regardless of whether you know it, many of your daily habits could be contributing to the corrosion of your teeth.

When germs and bacteria begin to compile, they eventuate in acid which slowly generates corrosion of your ivories. Tooth decay pain can leave your dental health in shambles and produce various issues for your teeth. Read on and learn more about the common causes of tooth decay.

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Dentures and Dental Implants Benefits and Risks

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, nearly 70% of adults aged 35 to 44 years in the United States have at least one missing tooth. Often times these adults are missing at least one tooth or more due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or dental fractures.

Losing teeth can be very distressing, painful and life altering. Missing teeth can make it difficult to speak and eat, and having a missing tooth can put your life on hold. Luckily with modern advancements in medical technologies there is no need to live with a missing tooth, or multiple missing teeth. In today’s day and age there exist multiple options for replacing your teeth and getting your healthy mouth back. The two most popular options for replacing missing or fractured teeth are dentures and dental implants.

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Benefits of Dental Implants

Benefits of Dental Implants: Dental Implants Downtown Los Angeles Specialist

In the past tooth loss meant getting a bridge or a set of dentures. However, bridges and dentures don’t address bone loss in the jaw and can be extremely uncomfortable for some. Dental Implants reduce problems associated with diminished oral function due to tooth loss. Dental implants improve various forms of dental issues that bridges and dentures just can’t do, such as bite misalignment, muscle distress, and restricted chewing ability. See many more benefits of dental implants below. For a Downtown Los Angeles Dental Implants Specialist visit Dr. Kao.

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Gum Disease and Lung Cancer Risk

A recent study conducted by Chinese researches and published in the Journal of Periodontology studied the links between gum disease and lung cancer. The study assessed the evaluations of 321,420 participants with periodontal disease and the analysis even accounted for alcohol consumption as well as smoking habits among participants, still noting a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.

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