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In the past, the loss of teeth was dismissed as a natural part of the aging process, and dentures were considered a normal sign of old age. While such ignorance is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, there is still not a 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 who have lost their natural teeth, when compared to those who have kept their teeth.
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Newton Dental Group
290 Centre Street Suite 201
Newton, Massachusetts 02458
(617) 332-3100
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Lost Teeth
In Newton Massachusetts and the surrounding
Watertown - Needham - Waltham - Wellesley MA areas.
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