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9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss

In the Journal of Periodontology, dental experts list nine risk factors for tooth loss due to periodontal disease.

Here's the list:

• Being older than 35
  
• Being male
  
• Never getting professional dental care
  
• Never using a toothbrush
  
• Smoking (current or past)
  
• Having diabetes
  
• Having high blood pressure
  
• Having rheumatoid arthritis
  

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Labels: Tooth Loss

 

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