There is good news and bad news for the baby boomer generation when it comes to the state of their oral health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, baby boomers are the first generation where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, mainly thanks to fluoride toothpastes and water fluoridation. (more…)
How often do you brush? Floss? Get a teeth cleaning? The condition of your gums and teeth affects how involved your smile makeover will be.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. We will have an easier time creating your new grin if your oral health is in tip-top shape, plus it will be a less time-consuming process for you. (more…)
It’s autumn, the leaves are changing, the air has a chill. How’s the state of your oral health? Holding strong or falling short?
This is the time of year when people try to cling to summer just a little longer, refusing to put away the flip-flops or drag out the heavy sweaters. Does the same kind of behavior apply to your oral health? Are you holding on to a smile that used to be, rather than facing the present? (more…)
The third week in September is National Unmarried and Single Americans Week, and the condition of your smile can affect your chances of finding love.
Like the Millionaire Matchmaker says, “Everyone wants love. But not everyone finds it.” We know one way that can exponentially improve your ability to find love – a smile makeover. Being unhappy with your appearance can hold you back from so many things. However, if you’re dissatisfied with your smile in particular, you’ll be less likely to flash a grin to flirt with someone you’re attracted to, be embarrassed about kissing, or have concerns about eating certain foods while out on a date. (more…)
Is middle-age chasing you down? Have your years done a number on your smile?
As you age, it’s common to see signs of yellowing – and no amount of whitening treatments can truly make a dent. You may have old fillings that are wearing out, molars that are breaking, bad breath – it all adds up to an unattractive smile, and an I-don’t-feel-great-about-myself feeling. (more…)
Do you feel like your face appears sunken in? Botox isn’t going to fix the problem – it’s those dentures that are aging your features.
Wearing a denture accelerates bone loss. As a result, a denture-wearer’s dentures have to be relined to fit their mouth, leading to more bone loss. It’s an unfortunate cycle that negatively affects your appearance. (more…)
We stress good oral health to our kids day after day, asking them, “Did you brush your teeth? Did you floss?” But adults don’t necessarily maintain good oral habits of their own.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, close to one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay. One in seven adults aged 35 to 44 years has gum disease; for adults aged 65 years and older, this statistic increases to one in every four. And, sadly, tooth decay affects kids in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. (more…)
One of the biggest excuses people have for avoiding necessary oral care is that they have a fear of the dentist. The result over time? Oral catastrophe.
Here’s the thing – the longer you wait to get the dental care you need, the worse your oral health will get. Ultimately, you’ll reach a point where such invasive treatment is needed that you’ll be really scared of the dentist’s chair and the multiple procedures needed to repair the damage. We can help ease your fears. (more…)
According to the American Dental Association, in the last 20 years, the consumption of soft drinks has increased 300 percent. Serving sizes have ballooned from 185 grams in the 1950s to 500 grams in the 1990s. Now that’s a lot of sugar – and a huge detriment to oral health.
The average can of soda has approximately 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar, but sugar alone is not the culprit for tooth decay. Carbonic and phosphoric acid in some of your favorite sodas can dissolve the calcium from your enamel. The result? Softened teeth that are a welcome mat for destructive bacteria; drinking sugar-free soda doesn’t make the beverages any better for your teeth. (more…)
Feel like your smile is taking over your face – in a bad way? Maybe you’re ashamed of your stained, unhealthy, crooked, or missing teeth. Perhaps you’re embarrassed by ill-fitting dentures. Or you could be someone who’s just never been happy with their teeth. Whatever your concern, you’re ready to get noticed for a gorgeous smile.
At Smile Texas, a Smile Makeover is customized to fit each patient. The last thing you need – after living uncomfortably with a dissatisfying smile for so long – is a cookie-cutter grin. There is no one recipe for success – you are a unique individual and your dental needs are personal. As such, the dentistry repairs and procedures you undergo will be tailored to you alone. (more…)