The French do not take care of their teeth like the rest of the Europeans

The French do not pay enough attention to their teeth like the rest of the Europeans: the majority of French people go to the dentist only in case of absolute necessity, unlike the Germans and the British, who go to the doctor to 71%, against 43% for the French.

Only 34% of French people have natural teeth, compared to 41% in the rest of Europe. This delay in the field of dental care has a negative impact on the health of the mouth and teeth.

"The dental implant is the last stage of dental treatment that was neglected at the beginning.The real threat to the teeth lies in the layers of limestone that form a nest in which harmful bacteria multiply, resulting in diseases inflammatory diseases that attack the tissues that support the teeth, "said spokesman for the French Federation of Oral Health, Christoph Lokart.

Caries
According to Medicare data, dental caries in 12-year-olds increased from 0.59 in 2007 to 0.46 in 2007, due to the use of fluoride toothpaste and regular exams.

Progress is supported by the Children's Health Insurance (TM) program, which offers 6-24 year olds preventive and medical visits every three years, as well as free care.

"This program has been expanded this year to 21 and 24 years, as we have observed an increase in tooth decay at this age," Lockart said.

Indeed, it is the age at which children become independent and leave their home, neglecting oral hygiene and often based on a diet rich in soda and whose teeth are damaged by sugar. Sugars feed bacteria and soda, which weakens tooth enamel and increases the risk of tooth decay.

Gum disease
At a time when decay is declining, the French are facing an equally serious disease, gum disease.

The disease is a stage of inflammation that affects the tissues surrounding the age and threatens general health, as the author of the article explains.

Corin Lalam, of the French Dental Association, specializing in gum surgery and dental implants, warns that "diseased tissue not only causes tooth loss, but can also have a significant impact on others. conditions. "

Studies have shown that bacteria responsible for inflammation of the oral tissues can affect various organs of the body and that inflammation of the gums, if left untreated, increases by 30% the risk of heart disease.

Lalam adds that gingivitis also poses a risk for diabetics and that it would have adverse effects on arthritis, obesity and respiratory illnesses.

However, the French public authorities do not pay much attention to this disease, even if it is more dangerous than decay and is facilitated by an annual visit to the doctor.