There are millions of American adults who are missing one or more teeth. Therefore, itβs easy to assume that tooth loss is natural and thereβs nothing you can do to avoid it. The good news is thatβs not true. As long as you take care of your teeth, they should last a lifetime. Basic tooth …
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When you are missing teeth, you have several options for replacing them: Dentures Dental bridges Dental implants While all of these options are effective, dental implants are the only ones that restore appearance, feel, and full functionality. Dental implants have been called the “gold standard” of tooth replacement. Since they do restore the look, feel, …
For many years, the primary way that dentists treated malocclusion was with traditional braces. While this was an effective treatment, it took an average of 2 years to complete and was unsightly and uncomfortable. Plus, the brackets were known to cause cuts inside the mouth. In the late 1990s, Invisalign clear aligners were introduced to …
Statistics show that approximately 20% of adults over the age of 65 suffer from a condition known as complete edentulism. This means that they are missing all of their natural teeth. This can cause a variety of oral and overall health issues, including: Difficulty chewing, which leads to dietary issues Reduced self-esteem Jawbone deterioration/loss For …
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Humans have two sets of teeth in their lifetime: primary (baby) and secondary (permanent). The primary teeth typically begin to break through around the age of 6 months and usually have all fallen out by the age of 13 and are replaced with permanent teeth. This set of teeth is exactly what it sounds like: …
Dental implants protect your smile. However, this process requires a lot of patience because most of the time, it cannot be completed all at one time. Still, the rewards of a beautiful smile will make it worth the time and effort. There are several reasons a dental implant may be needed. First, is the extraction …
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Invisalign: Before and After Malocclusion, or teeth misalignment, is one of the most common dental issues we see at Wolf Schwartz Dentistry. For many years, the primary method of treatment for these issues was traditional metal braces. However, in the late 1990s, Invisalign came onto the scene as an alternative.Invisalign is a system of clear …
