There are four main reasons why you lose teeth:
• Genetic/Hereditary: Just not there or did not erupt.
• Lost as a result of disease: Tooth Decay > Unsuccessful filling > Unsuccessful Root Canal > Extraction
• Gum Disease: The vast majority of teeth lost are due to gum disease. Gum disease is by far the most common disease in humans.
• Trauma: Avulsion - Complete removal or fracture and subsequent removal.
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