Your Dental Health: How to Beat The Statistics

The American Dental Association reports that a shocking 1 in 10 adults age 50 to 64 are missing all of their teeth!

In addition, periodontitis, or gum disease, affects more than 1 in 10 adults age 50 to 64  and 1 in 20 adults between the ages of 20 and 64.

As for cavities, it is estimated that at least 1 in 4 adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have untreated decay in 1 or more of their permanent teeth.

Adults who grew up before the age of fluoride - which was added to toothpaste in the 1950s and to public water in the 1960s - are likely to have many fillings in their teeth and tend to form cavities around these old fillings. Cavities involving the roots of teeth are also more common in older adults, primarily because of gum recession that exposes the root to decay-producing bacteria. Root cavities can be more difficult to fix and if left untreated, are more likely to lead to the loss of a tooth.

You can beat these statistics and enjoy a healthy, pain-free mouth throughout your lifetime through regular dental care. Keep your teeth clean and stay on top of any emerging problems by visiting us regularly to get your teeth cleaned and have a thorough review by Dr. Stelmach. Call Cami todayto set up your next appointment.

To your health!

Dental Implants

Dr. Stelmach offers many different cosmetic dental procedures to improve and enhance your smile. Dental implants are one of the extremely effective techniques he has at his disposal.

If you are self-conscious of your smile due to missing teeth, you can regain confidence in your smile through the use of dental implants.

In a dental implant procedure, Dr. Stelmach crafts natural-looking, artificial tooth replacements to replace the missing tooth or teeth. These implants will not only improve your smile and make you look healthier and younger, they can also help to prevent or even stop jaw bone loss caused by missing teeth.

Beverly Hills Dental Implants have an added bonus for those who have been living with damaged teeth: they restore your ability to eat the foods you love, as they are incredibly durable. While there are many options available to those seeking to restore the loss of one or more teeth, often implant dentistry is the strongest most functionally effective option.

We invite you to contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Stelmach to learn more about this and other cosmetic procedures designed to enhance your smile by replacing your missing teeth.