Thinking clearly and maintaining cognitive abilities can become increasingly difficult with age. As the population grows older and people progressively live longer, a rise in dementia cases could potentially occur. Researchers recently released a study focused on seeking a possible link between the ability to chew and dementia. Your Milford implant dentist,
As the population ages and lives longer than ever before, elements of the human body can start developing ailments. Each year, as part of a global effort, Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week takes place to spread information about bone and joint health for people of all ages. When it comes to teeth, bone loss can occur due to a number of reasons.
Are you considering dental implants to replace missing teeth? Gum disease is currently the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and roughly 80% of people will suffer from gum disease at some point during their life. Living with missing teeth can cause difficulty chewing and speaking, as well as inhibitions about smiling.
In our last dental implant blog we discussed how missing teeth can lead to bigger dental problems from misaligned bite to excessive tooth wear. Missing teeth can leave a gap open for tooth drifting. When teeth are out of place, you are more likely to suffer from bruxism (chronic teeth grinding) or TMJ disorder (issues with jaw muscle pain).
If you are missing one or more teeth, the doctors at Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry may recommend dental implants. These innovative prosthetics may be considered cosmetic, because they look natural. Implants can anchor a single tooth, or a bridge, partial, or denture.