Center for Contemporary Dentistry Blog

In the United States, the average life expectancy is around 77 years. However, many people are able to lead active and satisfying lives well into their 80s, 90s, or beyond. What is the key to such longevity? A number of different factors can influence longevity, and oral health is one of them! This blog post discusses the link between missing teeth and life expectancy, and it touches on how dental implants might be able to help you live longer.

Inflation and economic uncertainty have caused many people to re-evaluate their spending habits. You might have canceled some unnecessary subscriptions, cut back on expensive recreation, and made other changes to your routine. But what about your dental insurance? Is it worth the money, or is it another superfluous expense that you should get rid of? The answer will be obvious after you consider how your policy could help you save money year after year.

As a budget-conscious individual, you may be looking for ways to save on oral healthcare. Either dental insurance or a dental discount plan could help you do that. But which option is better? They both have their pros and cons. This blog post provides some information that you should keep in mind as you are weighing your choices. After reading it, you should be well on your way to making a wise decision for your family.

Your dentures should fit comfortably and securely in your mouth. They can thereby provide you with a strong bite and the ability to chew a wide variety of foods. But what if your lower denture keeps slipping out of place? That can be an annoying and uncomfortable problem. This blog post explains why the issue might be occurring and touches on a few potential solutions.

After your natural teeth are extracted, your body begins to reshape your jawbone and the overlying gum tissue. This process continues even after you get dentures, which means that, over time, the fit of your prosthesis can change significantly. Periodically, you will have to get it relined (adjusted). Most people visit their dentist for this service, but others try to do it on their own with the goal of saving money. But are DIY denture relines a good idea? This blog post shares some important information.