Caring for Aging Teeth
The process of aging has quite an effect on many of the body's systems. Aside from slowing down physically and mentally, specific areas start to deteriorate, such as the teeth and gums.
Over time, teeth may:
· Lose their whiteness and become more gray or yellow
· Change shape from wear over the years
· Seem thinner or duller as tooth enamel loses luster
· Become loose due to bone loss
Teeth are stained over time by pigmented food and drink such as:
· Coffee and black tea
· Strongly colored foods like berries
· Red wine
· Tobacco use
· Some medications
Our gums may develop periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, which may cause slight bleeding of the gums during tooth brushing. If left untreated, it will progress indefinitely, becoming more and more severe, causing infection, receding gums, bone loss, and tooth loss. It can spread to other parts of the body in the bloodstream. The best thing to do it see a good dentist for gum treatment.
Excellent Home Care and Regular Check-up Visits
Regardless of your age, the first line of defense is regular brushing, flossing and perhaps also an antiseptic mouth rinse. This is the way to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy for life. Along with that, regular dental check-ups are equally essential.
If your dentist sees you often enough, he or she can uncover new problems before they become big, and provide you with solutions so you can maintain and enjoy your natural teeth.
If problems do occur that require more extensive treatment, choose an experienced and caring cosmetic dentist who offers the most advanced technologies available, and can make your visits comfortable, quick and affordable.
Some Effective Solutions to Dental Problems
· Porcelain veneers – wafer-thin shells of beautiful porcelain affixed to the front of your teeth. They can take care of several minor problems all in one treatment, such as slightly crooked teeth, small chips or shallow cracks, and small gaps. They are a fast, pain-free way to not only look younger, but also help your teeth function better.
· Dental bonding – a different way to repair those same minor problems, which is quicker and costs less
· Dental implants – the best way to replace any missing teeth. The implant provides a new tooth root, and a porcelain tooth attached to it fills the gap in your smile.
· Tooth whitening – done in the cosmetic dentist's office in about an hour, or at home with a professional grade whitening gel and customized trays.
If your teeth are showing their age, you don't need to live with it. With lasers, computers, and other sophisticated technology, modern dentistry can keep our smiles bright and even throughout life.
Over time, teeth may:
· Lose their whiteness and become more gray or yellow
· Change shape from wear over the years
· Seem thinner or duller as tooth enamel loses luster
· Become loose due to bone loss
Teeth are stained over time by pigmented food and drink such as:
· Coffee and black tea
· Strongly colored foods like berries
· Red wine
· Tobacco use
· Some medications
Our gums may develop periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, which may cause slight bleeding of the gums during tooth brushing. If left untreated, it will progress indefinitely, becoming more and more severe, causing infection, receding gums, bone loss, and tooth loss. It can spread to other parts of the body in the bloodstream. The best thing to do it see a good dentist for gum treatment.
Excellent Home Care and Regular Check-up Visits
Regardless of your age, the first line of defense is regular brushing, flossing and perhaps also an antiseptic mouth rinse. This is the way to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy for life. Along with that, regular dental check-ups are equally essential.
If your dentist sees you often enough, he or she can uncover new problems before they become big, and provide you with solutions so you can maintain and enjoy your natural teeth.
If problems do occur that require more extensive treatment, choose an experienced and caring cosmetic dentist who offers the most advanced technologies available, and can make your visits comfortable, quick and affordable.
Some Effective Solutions to Dental Problems
· Porcelain veneers – wafer-thin shells of beautiful porcelain affixed to the front of your teeth. They can take care of several minor problems all in one treatment, such as slightly crooked teeth, small chips or shallow cracks, and small gaps. They are a fast, pain-free way to not only look younger, but also help your teeth function better.
· Dental bonding – a different way to repair those same minor problems, which is quicker and costs less
· Dental implants – the best way to replace any missing teeth. The implant provides a new tooth root, and a porcelain tooth attached to it fills the gap in your smile.
· Tooth whitening – done in the cosmetic dentist's office in about an hour, or at home with a professional grade whitening gel and customized trays.
If your teeth are showing their age, you don't need to live with it. With lasers, computers, and other sophisticated technology, modern dentistry can keep our smiles bright and even throughout life.
