Why You Should Visit the Dentist As You Near Retirement

In our dentist office, we treat patients of all ages and have found that many people believe that as they age, they are stuck with a dated smile or lost teeth and dentures.  This is certainly not the case.  Modern dentistry has changed significantly, and we have a variety of solutions that can be used to transform your smile.  Whether you are nearing retirement or are already a snowbird, we can give you back your youthful smile and appearance.
Here are some of the ways that we can do so:

• Teeth whitening.  Many seniors don't like how their teeth look because they are yellow and dull.  This happens naturally with age and can be reversed by having a teeth whitening procedure completed.  Our solution can whiten your teeth by eight shades or more, which will dramatically improve your appearance and your smile.  Many of our patients find that once their smile has been whitened, they don't require any further dental work.
• Dental veneers.  In our dentist office, we use dental veneers for a variety of reasons.  They are an excellent restorative solution if a tooth has been cracked or chipped.  Simultaneously, they can be used to cover dark stains that won't come up, make teeth the same size and shape, close gaps, and correct other imperfections.  If you are nearing retirement and have issues with your smile that have bothered you for years – now is an excellent time to correct them.
• Dental crowns.  If you have any teeth that are infected or severely damaged, a dental crown may be a better solution for restoring them.  A crown surrounds your tooth like a cap, so it is an excellent way to improve the appearance of your tooth while preventing anything from actually touching it.  If you, like many people, had crowns in the past, we can replace the amalgam ones with ceramic crowns for a more natural looking appearance. 
• Dental implants.  It is common to lose one or several teeth with age.  Many people turn to dentures for a replacement solution and while this works, we have an alternative.  We can replace your missing teeth with dental implants that are as durable and natural looking as your old tooth.  By securing a titanium post to your jawbone, underneath your gums, a new root system is created for a tooth to be attached to.  This will replace your tooth while also strengthening your jaw – important for maintaining your appearance. 

In our dentist office, we can help your smile to stay healthy and beautiful as you age.  Since your oral health needs change with time, we recommend that you visit our dentist office for an exam every six months.  During these appointments, we will clean your teeth and gums to ensure that your risk of cavities and gum disease are reduced.  If we identify any health issues, we can treat them right away before they cause you any discomfort. Simultaneously, if there is something cosmetic that you don't like about your teeth, let us know so that we can work with you to create a comprehensive treatment plan.

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