To Tax or Not To Tax? – That Is The Question.
If you’ve undergone treatment for dental implants in Richmond, you’ll be well aware that it’s the most advanced and arguably the best form of tooth replacement that modern-day dentistry allows. That said, however good implant-retained restorations are, given the alternative between dental implants and healthy natural teeth, there aren’t many people that would choose the first option.
Many people visit the implant dentist because either their natural teeth are missing, or their teeth are decayed enough to need replacing. Of course, it could be that a person has lost their teeth through an accident, but more often, it’s because of some type of tooth decay caused by a diet heavily laden with sugar. It’s no wonder then that the health industry wants to start taxing sugar; and for many dental professionals and health care workers who have to deal with effects of a sugar-heavy diet on a daily basis, it can’t come soon enough.
Clearly slapping a hefty tax on sugar isn’t a straight forward process. However it’s been argued that for too long, manufacturers have been secretly adding or blatantly hiding the amount of sugar in their produce in order to attract our naturally sweet teeth into liking the product. In addition, if the rise in obesity and tooth decay problems in children are anything to go by, then the the problem needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.
Going back a couple of centuries, sugar was classed as an expensive luxury commodity. Because of this it was only really only found in costly treats which were eaten once in a while. Nowadays however that’s all changed. In the 21st century our access to sugary foods is unlimited and therefore many people take full advantage of it. While some argue that taking sugar is a personal preference it can also be said that it remains at the forefront of many serious health issues such as heart problems and obesity, all of which place a major strain on our National Health Service.
Undoubtedly a major benefit would be had by reducing the amount of sugar we have in our diets but it has to come from the manufacturers too. A reduction in the amount of sugars and sweetening agents that are placed in everyday foods over time, could well see a decrease in our everyday desire for sugar, however that’s something that just might take a while to achieve.
In the meantime, many dentists are gearing themselves up towards a rise in the number of fillings and extractions and although this is good news for anyone placing dental implants in Richmond they may suggest that in an ideal world implants shouldn’t be as common place as they really have become.
To find out more about protecting your mouth from tooth decay or about dental implants in general then check out our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk where you can find a wealth of information . Alternatively if you’d like to book an appointment then speak to our experienced and friendly team directly on 020 8876 5277 today.