Dentures Not a Fact of Aging
Losing your teeth is not a natural part of aging, according to Michael McGuire, D.D.S., president of the American Academy of Periodontology, and a periodontist in private practice in Houston, Texas.
The most common cause of tooth loss is a bacterial infection of the bone and gums called periodontitis. Periodontitis comes on quietly. Read more
Is It Time to Look for Another Dentist? Part 2
Why Many Dentists Go Wrong
The root of dental wrongdoing is economic. Community water fluoridation and widespread adoption of oral hygiene have greatly improved dental health in America. Managed-care programs — insurance plans that not only fund healthcare services but provide them through networks of contracted professionals — are proliferating, enticing consumers with promises (often deceptive) of lower fees.
Is It Time to Look for Another Dentist? Part 1
American dentistry has long set the world’s standard for excellence. Consumers who receive the best American dental care usually can maintain healthy teeth for a lifetime. If current trends continue, however, high-quality dental care may soon become rare and expensive in the U.S.
Do I need Dentures? Facts On Dental Implants and Dentures
If you must have permanent teeth removed, or if they fall out, it is important to have them replaced as soon as possible with dental implants, partial or full dentures or a bridge.
Many people think they do not have to replace missing teeth. Often they associate the loss of teeth with the aging process. However, replacing missing teeth will not only improve your physical appearance, it will also improve your eating and speaking skills. Also, each tooth performs a special function when combined with the rest. Each tooth holds the teeth on either side of it in place. Missing teeth can cause shifting and many other problems. Food particles could lodge in the spaces, forming plaque and causing periodontal disease, which can result in more lost teeth. Read more
