While tooth decay and loss comes naturally with age, losing your teeth as a middle-aged person may be due to other reasons. Normally, people do not begin to lose their teeth or experience serious tooth decay until the age of 65 unless there are outside reasons why your teeth may be suffering.

In this article, we outline what those reasons may be so that you can determine which area you fit into, how you can prevent your teeth from falling out, and actions you can take to help your oral hygiene.

Possible Reasons For Tooth Loss Or Decay

There can be a variety of reasons that teeth begin to fall out at an earlier age than normal, some of them being health related and some of them as a result of an action taken. Below are eight of the most common reasons why teeth may fall out early:

1. Above The Age Of 35: While tooth loss isn’t normal until after the age of 65, once you reach the age of 35, you may begin to be more susceptible to tooth decay and loss if you did not properly take care of your teeth.
2. Male: Males have been found to be more susceptible to tooth decay and oral hygiene problems. Because of this, if you are a male, you have to take even better care of your teeth because you are more prone to tooth problems in the future.
3. Lacking Dental Care: If you don’t go to the dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings, you will likely see the results. Because of this, make sure that you go to your dentist at least every six months to make sure your teeth and your oral hygiene are healthy.
4. Not Having Good Hygiene: Lacking proper oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing can lead to detrimental effects with your teeth. Because of this, make sure that you brush and floss at least twice a day.
5. Smoking Regularly: If you currently smoke or have smoked on a regular basis, you could have caused permanent damage to your teeth. Smoking causes a rapid decay in the enamel and strength of your teeth causing your teeth to fall out at a much younger age.
6. Having Diabetes: Diabetes can also have adverse effects on oral health. To prevent it from affecting your teeth, make sure that you brush, floss, and take care of your blood sugar levels.
7. Suffering From High Blood Pressure: Going along with the last one, not taking care of your blood pressure levels can affect your teeth and oral health.
8. Having Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis can have a variety of side effects, one of them being the affect it may have on teeth and oral health. Make sure to take care of yourself, take the medication you need, and practice good hygiene to make sure that your teeth stay happy and healthy for the long run.

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Abigail Wise is an aspiring teacher, writer, and editor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education with an emphasis in Creative Writing as well as working towards her teaching credential. She hopes to receive her Masters of Arts in English as well as go on to be a full-time teacher, writer, and editor.

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