More people today are taking a harder and more serious look at their teeth. We are now living with generations of parents teaching good dental care and hygiene to their children. And that is great progress! They impress upon them how important it is to take care of their teeth not only their dental care but for their overall heath as well.
Dentists and cosmetic dentistry can now help determine if a person has diabetes, heart disease, and liver diseases. In fact, nearly 46% of adults 30 years or older have some form of gum disease. In part, the problem lies in the fact that the State of Florida does not mandate fluoridation in public water systems. According to fluoridalert.org, in 2014, only 77.6% of Florida state public water systems were fluoridated. That does not include those using well water.
Today, almost 90% of adults over the age of 20 suffer from some level of tooth decay. We don’t want that for our children. So, it’s the kids who receive most of the dental care in this country. Children are typically seen for the first time for dental care starting at three years old, but irregular bites usually are visible in children from six years old to 12. Regular orthodontic care normally begins between the ages of eight and 14. Some take longer to correct depending on the individual case.
But we adults needn’t deny ourselves the pleasure of a great, straight, white smile! We, too, want to look and feel more confident with every smile! Cosmetic dentistry is widely available around the country and many cosmetic dentists are willing to work in various ways to allow people to afford teeth whitening, dental implants, or teeth bonding to get the smile they want to show the world!
If you are too embarrassed to smile big because of poor dental care, take heart! Cosmetic dentistry is helping many adults now looking for solutions like tooth crowns and dental implants as well as veneers. Even a root canal isn’t as scary as they once were.
Many people who use over-the-counter teeth whitening products are spending an estimated $1.4 billion yearly. Yet, about 82.5% of people saw a noticeable difference after having their teeth whitened by a dentist as part of their dental care routine. Overall the teeth whitening business is running at nearly $11 billion per year. So, put on that big, bright Hawaiian shirt and that new smile and say “CHEESE!” for the next selfie! Then go show it to your cosmetic dentist.
