Most of us have been told to brush and floss our teeth at least twice a day and visit our dentist regularly in order to maintain optimum health and avoid tooth loss. There are however, other factors that you may not realize can contribute to tooth loss. For example, you may know that smokers are more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, but did you know that poor nutrition also contributes to tooth loss? Besides consuming too much sugar, the lack of nutrients from fruits and vegetables can increase the cavity causing acids in your mouth, and decrease your body’s ability to ward off infection. Your 75024 dentist reveals 5 other unexpected factors that contribute to tooth loss.
