Did you know that the general status of oral health by toothlessness in old age? Fortunately, there has been a clear downward trend in this area for several consecutive years. A study long-term study already points out, based on meaningful figures, that by 2030, only 4.2 percent of seniors will have to live without their own teethKeeping your own teeth into old age is not only a sign of good oral health, but also contributes massively to general health in old age. In today's blog post, we explain why it is definitely worth it for you to keep your teeth healthy into old age.

Significantly improved oral health in seniors

For several years in a row, a improved oral health in seniorsThe German-Swiss scientists around Prof. Dr. Falk Schwendicke, from the Charité Berlin, have published the results of their long-term study. In addition to epidemiological trends, predictive factors were also examined. From this, the Predictions regarding toothlessness in old age in seniors away.

The Study combines patient data from nearly 3,500 seniors between the ages of 65 and 74. The study was conducted over 7 years from 1997 to 2014. The study was based on various factors that enabled the scientists to future forecasting enabledIn addition to age, gender and educational status, these factors also include factors such as whether the study participants are smokers or non-smokers.

High risk of toothlessness in old age among women and smokers

As a result Toothlessness among seniors decreased by more than half with increasing age between 1197 and 2014. From an initial 24.8 percent, the risk of toothlessness in old age fell to 12.4 percent. However, the general risk of toothlessness in old age increases by 11 percent annually with each additional year of life. The probability of toothlessness among seniors is significantly higher for women than for men, at around 40 percent.

The factors of education and tobacco consumption also play a fundamental role in toothlessness in old age. For smokers and people with low levels of education, the probability of age-related tooth loss increases by 2.6 times.

Due to the precise data available, the scientists were able to predict toothlessness among seniors for the year 2030. By 2030, toothlessness among seniors may fall to 4.2 percent. Despite the aging population, this means a reduction in toothlessness among 3.6 million people by 2030.

According to the study, the Improvement in oral health especially in men, non-smokers or ex-smokers and people with a low socio-economic levelDespite the good prognosis, further measures must be taken to minimize the remaining risk factors.

Awareness of the importance of daily dental and oral hygiene is therefore fundamental.