Periodontal and Dental Implant Education and Information
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Facts about Missing Teeth
General Statistics on Tooth Loss and Treatment
- More than 20 million people in the U.S. are missing all of their natural teeth, and more than 100 million are missing between 11 to 15 teeth.(1) Although teeth are lost for a number of reasons including trauma, orthodontic treatment, and removal of third molars (wisdom teeth), most teeth are lost because of periodontal disease or dental caries (decay). (2)
- Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. Furthermore, by age 74, 26% of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth. (10)
- According to the American Dental Association, 80 million teeth are extracted annually, 50 million of which should be treated. (4)
- According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 out of every 200 people between the ages of 20-39 are missing all of their natural teeth, 1 out of every 20 people between the ages of 40-59 are missing all of their natural teeth and 1 out of every 4 people 60 and older are missing all of their natural teeth. (3)
Tooth Loss Statistics by Demographic
- By age 17, more than 7.3% of U.S. children have lost at least one permanent tooth because of caries; by age 50, Americans have lost an average of 12.1 teeth, including the third molars. (2)
- At all ages, men are more likely than women to have severe periodontal disease. (2)
Tooth Loss and the Elderly
- Nearly 30% of adults over age 65 have lost all of their natural teeth, primarily because of tooth decay and gum disease. (3)
- Tooth loss in the elderly is linked to inadequate nutrition intake because of the limiting types of food that a person can eat. (3)
Tooth Loss and Quality of Life
- Three-quarters (74%) of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success. (8)
- A person's quality of life is diminished as a result of tooth loss due to a reduction in the ability to chew and speak and reduced social interactions. (5)
Financial Statistics
- Each year, Americans spend about $70 billion on dental services, ranging from basic checkups to sophisticated dental implants and new cosmetic whitening treatments. (7)
Statistics on Tooth Loss and Self Esteem
- Virtually all Americans (99.7%) believe a smile is an important social asset. (8)
- 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.
- 73% of Americans say they would feel self-conscious if they lost a tooth or teeth. (9)
- A healthy-looking smile ranks among the top three aspects of a person's appearance that affect self-esteem. (9)
- 25% of Americans say their smile or teeth are the one facial feature that they would change to boost their self-esteem. (9)
- 66% of Americans say tooth replacement is a medical necessity, not just a cosmetic nicety. (11)
Source:
1 American Dental Association
2 Surgeon General’s report on Oral Health- March 25, 2000
3 Center for Disease Control (CDC)
4 American Dental Association (ADA)
5 The Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center (DRC)
6 National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
7 Reed Abelson (NYT) Late Edition - Final , Section C , Page 1 , Column 2
8 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
9 Opinion Research Corporation International
10 American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
11 Guardian Insurance research
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