Older Adults and Tooth Loss by Smoking Status

People who smoke are 3 times more likely to lose all of their teeth

People who smoke are 3 times more likely to lose all of their teeth

Chart: Percentage of adults aged 65 or older who lost all of their teeth, 2011–2016

  • 43% of smokers
  • 12 % of non-smokers
  • 4 in 10 older adults who currently smoke cigarettes lost all of their teeth.