Your Dental Health
| 1-20 Years Old |
Before a child's 2nd Birthday, familiarizing them with a dentist makes visits a positive experience. Instilling good dental hygiene habits and educating about home care early is important | Special preventative measures, such as sealants and interceptive orthodontics, are available. Preventative treatment may minimize extensive ortho and help prevent cavities. | Consider tooth whitening to provide a boost in self esteem or a custom mouthguard for teen athletes. Studies show mouth protection lowers the incidence of tooth and gum injuries by 60% |
| 20-50 Years Old |
Continue to schedule regular visits for exams and cleanings. The earliest detection of cracked teeth, infections and deteriorating fillings helps alleviate expensive repairs later on. | You may want to have old amalgam (silver) fillings replaced with natural looking, long-lasting composite material. this type of restoration is a healthier option and far more aesthetic. | INVISALIGN (clear, removable braces) is an excellent option for creating a beautiful, ageless smile. You may even consider whitening treatments or porcelain veneers. They're today's fountain of youth. |
| 50+ Years Old |
Regular dental checkups are even more important as people get older. We start monitoring for gum recession and decay around the edges of existing fillings and crowns. | If you're missing teeth, dental implants may be the solution for you. They look, feel and function just like natural teeth and are a far superior alternative to having bridges or dentures. | More and more aging people are not only keeping their teeth but also enhancing their smiles with porcelain veneers. It's a simple cosmetic process, and there's little or no discomfort involved. |
