Month: July 2019

Almost 25 million Americans are completely edentulous, and nearly half of those are missing at least an entire row of teeth. Over 90% of Americans dealing with tooth loss resort to wearing dentures. While there can be pros and cons surrounding that decision, the cons often outweigh the benefits. Dentures are, in fact, a great … Read more

Tooth loss is a serious concern affecting millions of Americans annually, especially in adults over the age of 45. Gum disease is the main cause of tooth loss, affecting almost half of all American adults. Approximately 90% of edentulous adults opt for dentures, but that procedure is certainly not for everyone. Moreover, there are far … Read more

Tooth loss has become an epidemic. According to nationwide studies, between 120 and 180 million Americans are missing at least one tooth while nearly 40 million are completely edentulous. The reasons for tooth loss are plentiful, ranging from trauma and poor nutrition to gum disease and oral cancer. Tooth decay, however, is the most common … Read more