Question 1

what can you do if you can't  chew your food due to tooth loss?

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See your dentist: I would see your dentist to discuss how to replace your missing teeth whether it be with removable or permanent teeth replacements.

Question 2

what are the effects of tooth loss on jaw devlopment?

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It depends : On your age.  In growing people, it stunts alveolar growth and can stunt jaw growth.  In adults, it can lead to atrophy of the jaw.

Question 3

can tomoxiphen cause tooth loss?

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Unlikely: It is very unlikely for tamoxifen to cause tooth loss.

Question 4

can tooth loss be caused by chantix?

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No: Tooth loss can be caused by the reason someone would use chantix: smoking. Unfortunately, even if someone stops smoking, dental problems can continue for a number of years, especially gum disease, before slowing down.

Question 5

could menopause contribute to tooth loss?

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It possibly can..: Osteoporosis can be a contributing factor. Please see below link, which states: "..Observations strongly suggest that middle-aged women may be more likely to retain their teeth if they avoid smoking and undertake a program effective in preventing progression of osteoporosis."

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/6615088.

Question 6

can chantix cause tooth loss..is this true?

Accepted Answer

No, but smoking does: Chantix is used as an aid to stop smoking and one of the reported side effects is depression. Often times people who have been smoking for many years use Chantix to help them quit smoking. Even though there are no studies to show that Chantix causes tooth loss, there are many studies that link smokers with gum disease and oral cancer. Both these can be responsible for tooth loss.

Question 7

is having tooth loss associated with fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

No: I don;t think so--though I am a dental expert I am not and expert in fibromyalgia.

Question 8

how soon can leaving a cavity untreated lead to tooth loss?

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Variable: Depends on the severity of decay, extent and your habits.  If it is small it could take a couple years, if it is large it could take months.   Know that most times cavities are larger than they appear.

Question 9

what is the type of tooth loss most due to periodental problem ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic gum disease: There are many types and progressions of gum diseases.  80% of the population suffers from some form.   About 40% of the population suffers from chronic adult periodontitis in advanced stages, which is a slow progression of toothloss. Caused by common oral bacteria getting out of balance, it is a painless disease and is the most common reason people lose their teeth.

Question 10

i have had several cavities for nearly a decade - one tooth is missing a third. besides the discomfort/eventual tooth loss, is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Long term decay: The biggest danger other than losing your teeth is acute or chronic periapical infections (abcessed teeth).
Having no pain does not mean that nothing is wrong.

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