Book excerpt: Discover Why You Are Losing Your Teeth. It May Not Be What You Think! Despite advances in toothbrush technology and better access to dental care, gum disease is still the #1 cause of tooth loss in America.In today's modern societies, tooth loss is no longer just about brushing and flossing. Our soft and overly processed diets, lack of exposure to sunshine, mouth breathing habits and poor sleep are snatching our teeth away from us.While gum disease primarily affects adults, the risk factors are often created right after birth and in early childhood. If you are a parent and want to protect your children from tooth loss later in life, you will be wise to read this book.Gum disease not only results in tooth loss but also releases toxins into the body that cause heart attacks, breast cancer, Alzheimer's and arthritis. Diabetic patients become healthier by treating their gum disease. Find out how a healthy mouth is critical for a healthy body.This book will not only open your eyes to the often-overlooked causes of tooth loss but also give you lots of strategies you can start using right away to reduce your risk. Just by following the vitamin and nutrition suggestions, you will notice a transformation in your health.