Things to Do to Avoid Becoming Edentulous (Losing Your Teeth)

Things to Do to Avoid Becoming Edentulous (Losing Your Teeth)

Posted by Stonewall Dental Associates on Jul 14 2021, 10:56 AM

Life without teeth is quite unimaginable for most people. It is a situation that happens when one overlooks their dental hygiene or is caused by other health or exterior factors. There can be various things like age, poor lifestyle choices like smoking, diseases like diabetes, and other factors that may cause older people to become edentulous. 

To ensure that you do not lose your teeth, you’ll need to stay on track with your regular dental check-ups and mind your oral habits and oral hygiene. 

At Stonewall Dental Associates in Manassas, Virginia, we advise all of our patients on the most common things they can do to avoid becoming edentulous. Read on to learn what they are.  

  • Poor Lifestyle Choices

Poor lifestyle choices like smoking and regularly drinking sugary drinks can be a major problem. While these problems might not have an immediate effect on your dental health, they can eventually stain the teeth and lead to decay and breakage. 

Therefore, to avoid losing your teeth, you should keep the lifestyle choices that can affect your oral health in check. 

  • Poor Diet

If your diet is poor in essential nutrients, this can cause tooth loss due to calcium deficiency and other issues. While it is easy to take supplements, it is just as easy to include calcium-rich foods in your diet and eat healthy foods. This is one of the best ways to avoid becoming edentulous.  

  • Physical Injury

There can be situations that lead to tooth loss that include accidents and other trauma. In this condition, patients must ensure that they get their teeth restored or replaced and then make sure they use their new teeth gently. 

Patients should not use their teeth to open lids or chew hard foods. Instead, they should properly care for their teeth and avoid any actions that may injure them, as instructed by our dentists. 

  • Cavities

Poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay and cavities. When left untreated, these issues can spread and cause other dental problems. Regular visits to the dentist and good oral hygiene can help avoid tooth decay and keep your teeth healthy.

Basic habits such as brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly can help you maintain your dental health in the long run and avoid losing your teeth. Regular dental visits should also be on your to-do list if you want to avoid becoming edentulous. To get proper care, contact Stonewall Dental Associates by calling (703) 368-1000, or visiting us at 8719 Stonewall Rd, Manassas, VA 20110.


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