If you're reaching the mid-point in your life, you need to start thinking about your teeth. Research shows that by the time a person turns 50, they've probably lost an average of 12 teeth. The same research shows that 26% of the people 70 years and older have lost all of their teeth. You don't have to be included in those statistics. With proper oral hygiene, you can be one of the lucky few who retain their natural teeth.
7 July 2016
Getting good dental care is important throughout life, and this is also true for seniors. Seniors can face some specific dental issues that can be addressed by dentists. Here are some senior dental issues to look out for. Toothaches Toothaches can be a major problem for seniors if the pain interferes with quality of life. Dentists can look for underlying issues in seniors, such as cavities. But this tooth sensitivity can also occur over time with years of brushing too hard.
22 June 2016
If you have recently had a lost tooth replaced using a dental bridge, the appearance of your smile has likely been fully restored. In addition, you should be able to easily chew your food at the site of the dental restoration. Now that your bridge is properly in place, there are things that you should do moving forward to ensure that your dental bridge lasts as long as possible. Most fix dental bridges last 10 years or more, but some can last even longer if the proper precautions are taken.
1 June 2016
Do you want to get rid of the stains on your teeth but have no idea how to bring the whiteness back? If the stains on your teeth are severe, you might want to consider undergoing the cosmetic procedure for porcelain veneers. Take a look at the information in this article to gain more insight about porcelain veneers so you can decide if they can satisfy your desire for whiter teeth.
13 May 2016
Just because you don't need to worry about cavities forming in your dental implants, it doesn't mean that you no longer have to complete tasks, such as brushing your teeth. It's important to take care of your dental implants, so that your implants stay in place and you keep the implants in place. Because dental implants are placed into your jaw and made to resemble your natural teeth, it's actually pretty simple to take care of them.
12 April 2016
If you want to alter the appearance of your smile, you may want to consider getting veneers. This can make a drastic change to your teeth and may allow you to feel more self-confident in the process. Veneers are made of thin porcelain laminates, and these will fit directly over your existing teeth. However, it's not uncommon for some of your natural teeth to be shaved off by a microscopic amount.
6 April 2016
Primary (baby) teeth come and go. However, many parents assume it's no big deal if their children lose a tooth prematurely. After all, baby teeth fall out by design. Unfortunately, premature tooth loss can lead to serious issues if you don't take care. When is Primary Tooth Loss Premature? Children typically start losing their primary teeth between the ages of six and twelve. When the tooth falls out naturally, it's not an example of premature tooth loss.
6 April 2016
A root canal is an endodontic procedure used to remove the infected or inflamed living tissue from the interior of a tooth. The tissue, which is called the pulp, contains the dental nerves and the blood vessels. Once the pulp has been completely removed from the interior chambers of the tooth, the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Then, the tooth is filled and capped with a dental crown.
4 March 2016
E-cigarettes are enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity, with as many as 22% of adults between the ages of 18-24 having tried them. They're so popular that a report from 2015 indicated that there were at least 466 different brands of e-cigarettes with 7764 unique flavors! But what are these electronic nicotine delivery devices doing to the health (oral or otherwise) of the people who use them? Read on to learn more.
2 February 2016
With cold and flu season in full swing, many people find themselves relying more and more on over-the-counter medicines such as cough syrup to help treat some of their symptoms. While cough syrup is helpful to adults and kids alike, it can also be harmful to your teeth in you aren't careful. Continue reading to learn more about the correlation between cough syrup and cavities and what you can do about it.
2 February 2016
