You are not aloneDid you know that in Quebec, 58% of the population over age 45 wear dentures and that within this same age group, nearly a quarter (24%) don’t have any natural teeth? These figures come from a health survey conducted by Statistics Canada in 2008–2009. Another study by Statistics Canada carried out in 2003 revealed that Quebec is the Canadian Province which displays the highest percentage of people aged 15 and over who are completely edentulous (14% vs. 9% for Canada). This phenomenon was linked to the lowest consumption of fluoridated water and a higher tobacco use in the Quebec Province; the use of tobacco is one of the factors causing periodontal diseases that can potentially lead to tooth loss. |
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The number of edentulous people is decliningNonetheless, the proportion of Canadians aged over 15 with no more natural teeth dropped significantly since the 1990s. This decrease can be attributed to various factors:
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1 in 4 CanadiansDespite a widespread oral health improvement, nearly 1 in 4 Canadians (aged 15 and over) are still wearing complete or partial dentures. It is therefore likely that you are meeting several people who wear dentures on a daily basis without even knowing it. Fortunately, the 2000 denturists working in our country can offer solutions of choice to millions of Canadians who have missing teeth. |