Globally, the Baby Boomer generation has been the fastest-growing demographic over the last decade. In the US, for example, the number of people over the age of 65 has more than tripled and will continue to grow exponentially in the coming years. Once these Boomers reach the age of 75, more than 26% of them…
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Dental veneers (also known as porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the surface of your teeth. The shell is specially formulated with teeth-colored laminate. This drastically improves your teeth’s appearance—changing their color, size, and shape. What Materials are Dental Veneers Made of? Dental veneers are made of Porcelain or resin composite materials. It…
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Are you missing some teeth? Is it becoming more painful to eat? Do you feel embarrassed to talk or smile? Maybe you’re all of these things, but you’re still not sure if the time and cost of replacing your tooth is worth it. Maybe you feel like you can function quite well despite missing teeth,…
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If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you might suffer from one of the most common causes of joint pain, temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD. Between 5% and 12% of people around the world suffer from some form of jaw pain. TMD has a wide variety of causes and symptoms. The good news is…
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120 million adult Americans are missing at least 1 tooth. While this can be just a cosmetic problem, often, it can cause issues with eating and speaking. If you’re one of these 120 million Americans, then you may either feel self-conscious about your teeth or are struggling with your quality of life from the lack…
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Everyone knows regular dental appointments are important to your dental health. But there are also many things you can do between appointments to help maintain good dental health and keep the dentist’s work – and your bills – to a minimum! About Dental Checkups and Maintenance Here are 10 things your dentist wants you to…
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Wondering what are the causes of chipped teeth? First of all, a chipped tooth is exactly what it sounds like: a tooth with a part chipped off (or missing). While the outer covering of a tooth, the enamel, is meant to protect the tooth while you eat, it is not indestructible. Usually, when something hard…
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1. How Long is the Entire Procedure? A dental implant is not a one-step process. There are multiple steps and a lot of waiting and watching to the procedure. Between waiting for your jaw bones to heal, scheduling visits to your dentist, and creating your crowns, the entire process generally takes 6-8 months to complete.…
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Green tea has been a popular drink for over 3,000 years due to its many bodily and dental health benefits. The drink, with an estimated consumption of 3 billion cups per day, is naturally rich in antioxidants and well known to promote a healthy lifestyle. Regularly drinking green tea can control inflammation and fight bacterial…
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Dentures, also known as ‘false teeth’, are made from plastic and molded to fit your mouth. Due to the hard material, it can feel uncomfortable and awkward for several weeks. While you’re getting used to the dentures, keep in mind that you will make more saliva, causing it to slip around and even rubbing the…
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