Sugar Land Dentists for Kids Educate the Public About Americans with Missing Teeth

Many people are unaware of the population of Americans with one or more missing teeth. Dr. Nasha Hunter, Sugar Land pediatric dentist at Sweetpea Smiles compiled these statistics:

●     33 million Americans have no teeth

●     178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth

●     27% of those over 65 have no natural teeth left

●     Only 9% of Americans without teeth wear dentures

●     The life expectancy of a set of dentures is only 6-10 years

As a Sugar Land pediatric dentist, Hunter believes it is her role to educate patients and their parents about proper cleaning and care of one's teeth. To prevent your children from falling into the growing number of people missing teeth in America, you should begin caring for their teeth at a young age.

Despite recent reports about flossing being an unnecessary part of oral hygiene routines, brushing and flossing twice per day is the best way to keep your teeth. One Sugar Land dentist for kids tells her patients, “You only have to floss the ones you want to keep!” Regular cleanings and exams with your dentist are also an important part of routine care so that cavities and decay are caught early and can be treated.

For more information about how to prevent your child from falling into the missing teeth population, visit http://yoursugarlanddentist.com/