Aging is inevitable and it always brings changes, including a lot of things that nobody warns you about. Understanding how aging affects your teeth, and not just hearing that you should brush more often, can make a huge difference in how healthy your teeth are...
When it comes to taking care of your teeth, you may need to make a few changes as you age. Dental problems are far more common in people over sixty, so you might also need to see a dentist more often. Brushing and flossing are...
Missing teeth can do more than make you feel self-conscious. They can also make eating, speaking, and smiling feel uncomfortable. You don’t have to struggle, though. Dental bridges can restore a natural smile and make it possible for you to eat, drink, and speak normally...
Keeping your gums, teeth, and mouth healthy improves your overall health and wellbeing. But good oral health requires upkeep at every stage of life, even though methods may change over the years. The dental care habits you had as a young adult may need to...
As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes. One issue that often becomes more prevalent as we age is bad breath (halitosis). While bad breath can be embarrassing, the causes are treatable. And, since persistent bad breath can be a symptom of a more serious...
Maintaining good oral health doesn’t just keep cavities away; it also prevents infections. Tooth infections happen when bacteria find their way inside a tooth through a crack or a cavity. They can affect anyone, from children to young adults to seniors. Understanding the causes, recognizing...
Tooth loss is not a natural part of aging. Regular visits to your dentist allow for dental diseases to be detected and treated in their early stages, so you don’t have to suffer from complications like losing your teeth. As you age, maintaining good oral...
Many of us have to remind our kids, grandkids, and even ourselves that too much sugar will rot your teeth. While we all know that it’s bad for our dental health, what sugar actually does to our teeth isn’t as well known. If you’re having...
TMJ disorders can cause a myriad of uncomfortable problems, including frequent headaches, jaw stiffness, neck pain, earaches, and even tooth pain. However, experiencing tooth and jaw pain at the same time could also be a sign of tooth decay. In this blog post, we explain...
Tooth loss is a common problem for older adults—according to the CDC, around 26% of people who are 65 or older have 8 teeth or less. If you have missing teeth, it can affect your self-confidence and your quality of life. But losing your teeth...