Missing one or more teeth can be difficult, no matter how old you are or your socio-economic standing. It also goes beyond the aesthetic when considering that missing one or more teeth can sometimes make it difficult to eat properly or even speak in some cases. There is also the mental health side, where most...
Teeth are important. But keeping your teeth is something many people never think about until it’s often too late. Beyond chewing and talking or smiling, our teeth play an important role in how we perceive ourselves and how other people see us. It’s not uncommon for someone missing some teeth to be judged by their...
If you have one or more missing teeth, it can be stressful, both mentally and physically. It doesn’t matter if you’re missing a molar, incisor, or front tooth; the difficulties with eating and speaking can be palpable. The same goes for the mental health toll. Many people who are missing teeth are very embarrassed or...
Having one or more missing teeth is stressful in more ways than one. First, there are the possible difficulties of chewing, drinking, speaking, and smiling. Second, there is the mental health toll of embarrassment and shame that comes from hiding your smile while avoiding face-to-face conversations. Third, there is a cost component to consider regarding...
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, pain, or mild discomfort, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying oral problem. Whether it’s the start of a cavity or gum disease like Gingivitis, problems with your mouth and teeth should not be left to chance. Most problems can be easily cleared up with a...
More often than not, repairing a missing or failing tooth usually has two options: a dental implant or a dental crown. What options your dentist recommends will depend on a few different factors surrounding the state of the tooth, the root, nerve, jaw bone, and sinus (for upper teeth). There are some key differences between...
Let’s face it, many Americans skip or avoid dentist visits entirely for loads of reasons. High levels of dental anxiety, inconvenience, being scared of what the dentist will say, a lack of dental insurance, or any other reason. But over a long enough time frame, those missed dental appointments can quickly compound into real oral...
