Dental Implants
Facts about Missing Teeth
General Statistics on Tooth Loss and Treatment
More than 20 million people in the U.S. are missing all of their natural teeth, and more than 100 million are missing between 11 to 15 teeth.1 Although teeth are lost for a number of reasons including trauma, orthodontic treatment, and removal of third molars (wisdom teeth), most teeth are lost because of periodontal disease or dental caries (decay).2
Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. Furthermore, by age 74, 26% of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth.10
Tooth Loss and the Elderly
- Nearly 30 percent of adults over age 65 have lost all of their natural teeth, primarily because of tooth decay and gum disease.3
- Tooth loss in the elderly is linked to inadequate nutrition intake because of the limiting types of food that a person can eat.3
Tooth Loss and Quality of Life
- Three-quarters (74%) of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success.8
- A person's quality of life is diminished as a result of tooth loss due to a reduction in the ability to chew and speak and reduced social interactions.5
Statistics on Tooth Loss and Self Esteem
- Virtually all Americans (99.7%) believe a smile is an important social asset.8
- 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.8
- Seventy-three percent of Americans say they would feel self-conscious if they lost a tooth or teeth.9
- A healthy-looking smile ranks among the top three aspects of a person's appearance that affect self-esteem.9
- 66% of Americans say tooth replacement is a medical necessity, not just a cosmetic nicety.11
We Have the Solution
With Nobel Biocare and Procera ceramic crowns, you no longer have to be embarrassed by missing teeth. In fact, new teeth can significantly boost your self esteem and improve the quality of your health, and your life.
Ask Dr. Parker or his Friendly Staff about ways that Nobel Biocare’s products can help you to enjoy life. Contact Us to get started.
Sources:
1. Surgeon General’s report on Oral Health- March 25, 2000
2. Center for Disease Control (CDC)
3. American Dental Association (ADA)
4. The Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center (DRC)
5. National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
6. Reed Abelson (NYT) Late Edition - Final , Section C , Page 1 , Column 2
7. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
8. Opinion Research Corporation International
9. American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
10. Guardian Insurance research
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