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"Immortality" is said to be a dream of humanity. Then, is "eating with your own teeth for a lifetime" also a dream?
Currently, Japanese people begin to lose their teeth rapidly around the age of 50, and many have dentures by the age of 70.
With the methods our country has used until now, "eating with your own teeth for a lifetime" has been an unattainable dream.
On the other hand, scientific research results from the past ten years have shown that teeth do not fall out as we age, and it is possible to eat with our own teeth no matter how old we get.
Moreover, it is simple and can be done by anyone. "Eating with your own teeth for a lifetime" is a true dream.

Teeth are a lifelong treasure. Therefore, let's take good care of them and use them well.

Teeth begin to form while you are still in your mother's womb. Then, around six months after birth, baby teeth start to come in and are usually all in place by about two years old. After that, around the age of six, permanent teeth begin to come in and are usually all in place by about fifteen years old. And then you will use these teeth for a lifetime, about 70 years. Every single day, they endure harsh work, "undeterred by candy or colds." Do you have anything around you that you use for 70 years? Even the best Japanese cars in the world last only about ten years. That's why we want you to take good care of your teeth. There are many dental problems and points to be aware of at each age, but here, we will explain how to prevent cavities in children and how adults can avoid losing their teeth.

Children's cavities can be reliably prevented by using fluoride properly

When it comes to preventing cavities, the first thing that comes to mind is brushing your teeth, right? But don't you feel like "I brush my teeth, but still get cavities"? In fact, there is a more reliable method than brushing. It is to use fluoride properly.

Japan has the highest number of cavities (including both treated and untreated) among developed countries. And all the countries that have successfully prevented cavities use fluoride properly.

For example, the United States has successfully reduced cavities by adding fluoride to tap water. It is said that Japanese people brush their teeth more often than Americans and eat only about half as many sweets. Despite this, the number of cavities in Japanese people is higher because the use of fluoride is not sufficient. Now, fluoride is used as a trump card against cavities in many countries around the world, and the majority of children have no cavities at all.

So, how can we protect our children's teeth in Japan? The answer is to actively use fluoride in home care (care at home) and professional care (care at the dental clinic). There are several methods for home care, but at our clinic, we recommend applying fluoride at home for children under the age of four and starting fluoride mouth rinsing from ages four to five. Other methods include fluoride sprays and gels. The key is to incorporate fluoride into home care based on a program tailored to each individual’s growth, living environment, and susceptibility to cavities. Additionally, for professional care, it is necessary to receive guidance on how to perform home care, removal of residual cavity-causing bacteria, and application of high-concentration fluoride. The photo shows a child (the author's child) who has continued this care for twelve years. The result is zero cavities. This is a method proven worldwide, so it will definitely yield good results. Both home care and professional care require the involvement of experts. Please feel free to consult us.

In adults, we will eliminate cavities and periodontitis to keep teeth healthy

In adulthood, in addition to cavities, attention to periodontitis becomes necessary.

Periodontitis is a disease where the bone supporting the teeth (periodontal bone) dissolves, and in severe cases, the teeth may fall out.

In its early stages, it only has mild symptoms such as slight pain and bleeding when brushing, and it is usually not noticed until it has progressed significantly. Additionally, most people over the age of 40 have periodontitis, making it the leading cause of tooth loss.

The bacteria (plaque) that accumulates at the boundary between the teeth and gums causes tartar to form and the alveolar bone to dissolve. Additionally, periodontitis has been found to cause or worsen systemic diseases such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and pneumonia. Although it is a frightening disease, fortunately, with proper treatment, it can be very effectively cured, and recurrence is almost entirely prevented. So, how is periodontitis treated?

First, the most important thing is plaque control as home care, where the patient removes the plaque by brushing their teeth. Do you think, "I brush my teeth every day, so I'm fine"? This is actually a major pitfall, as more than 70% of people who have not received professional guidance have plaque buildup. Additionally, detailed guidance from professionals (dentists and dental hygienists) is necessary to effectively remove plaque.

For example, at our dental clinic, we provide this guidance to most patients about ten times. This helps find the plaque control method that suits each patient. This step is the most important and takes time. Second, as professional care, specialists remove the plaque and tartar that the patient cannot remove themselves (scaling and root planing). Removing tartar completely requires advanced techniques.

Most periodontitis can be cured with this home care and professional care. Also, with proper maintenance, recurrence does not occur. On the other hand, periodontitis that does not heal is mainly due to inappropriate home care and professional care.

"Eating with your own teeth for a lifetime" is being realized

It has been scientifically proven that with proper home care and professional care for cavities and periodontitis, one can eat with their own teeth for a lifetime. A prime example is the program developed by Professor Axelsson, which was implemented for people in a certain region in Scandinavia who had about 20 of their own teeth. With this method, each person lost only 0.2 teeth and developed about one new cavity over 15 years, and periodontitis was almost entirely eliminated. Only 3% of people stopped this program within 15 years, showing how comfortable it is. Moreover, there was almost no difference due to age, allowing people to eat with their own teeth regardless of age. This method has gained attention in Japan and is being implemented at our clinic as well.

The 15-year results after providing proper home care and professional care to 375 people

Loss of interest 2.5% A number of lost teeth 0.2 teeth per person New caries 0.9 tooth surfaces per person Improvement of periodontal disease Most of them were cured Difference in age Just a little