Porcelain crowns are used for both cosmetic and restorative results for discolored, chipped or broken teeth. Yet, there are two factors to consider: First, porcelain crowns are more costly than other treatments and second, a crown requires the removal of a significant amount of tooth structure. On the other hand, crowns are stronger than the other cosmetic choices and can last for many years with good dental health habits. Porcelain crowns are reserved for permanent teeth that are fully erupted with the gum tissue at its adult position.

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Dental caries (cavities), is an infection of the teeth, which represent another physiological burden, especially important for those whose systems are already weakened by diseases and aging.

In 1988-94 nearly one-third of adults 65 years of age and older with natural teeth had untreated dental cavities in either the crown or the root of their teeth.  Dental caries is one of the main causes of tooth loss for both young and old adults.  Although the prevalence of dental caries has declined in the U.S. overall, declines have not occurred among the most socially disadvantaged groups of older adults.

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When you do not have your teeth as white as you may like but can not afford whitening treatment many people turn to baking soda as a home home remedy. 

However there are good and bad’s to baking soda being use to white your teeth which should be consider before using.  Goods:  

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I do not have money to spend on whiten products but I been told that baking soda can whiten your teeth. Is this true.

Reply: While baking soda can help to brighten and prevent discoloration of your teeth, it will not necessarily make your teeth a whiter shade of white. You will probably need a whitening product that contains bleach for that.

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As you age it is important to maintain your oral and dental health. Yet many seniors do not maintain seeing a dentist regularly due to cost factors.  However, there are many good HMO dental insurance plans that are low cost plans that greatly reduce the cost of having dental services therefore making it affordable to maintain your dental health care needs.  On this website we provide many affordable dental insurance plans.  We are always happy to help you if you should have any questions about our dental insurance plans just call member services at 310-534-3444 M-F 8-4.

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Decalcification can also cause white spots The beginning of a cavity can appear like a white chalky spot on the enamel. This is due to the plaque sitting on the teeth for long periods of time and releasing acids that decay the tooth. Sometimes people that have braces and do not brush very well may see decalcification that forms around the braces.

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In dentistry, an abutment is the connecting tooth (or implant) that supports a dental prosthesis. An abutment used in the context of a fixed bridge, partial removable dentures,  and in implants (used to attach a crown, bridge, or removable denture to the dental implant fixture.

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Employees with very demanding jobs and not much freedom to make decisions have a much higher risk of having a heart attack compared to other people of their age whose jobs are less stressful, researchers from University College London reported in The Lancet.

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Dental fluorosis is another cause of why there may be white spots on your teeth. Fluorosis can occur if you consume too much fluoride while the teeth are forming ( Between Age 0-6). The excess fluoride in the diet intercalates into the enamel causing white or brown spots to form. In addition, fluorosis can cause surface abnormalities in the enamel.

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There are a few reason why someone may have white spots on their teeth Hypocalcification is one reason. Most white spots are formed during the time the tooth is developing inside of the jaw. The tooth may have been disturbed, or the some change in the body caused the enamel formation to be atypical. Usually you will notice these white spots on the adult front teeth or the first molars.

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I am 69 with most of my teeth. I do not have dental insurance and I am finding that I can not afford to maintain my dental care without some dental insurance.  However I can not seem to find affordable dental insurance.  All the plans I seen are $50 plus a month this is just to much for me. 

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Regardless of age daily brushing and flossing is essential in order to keep them in good dental health. Plaque can quickly build up on the teeth of seniors, this is especially true if oral hygiene is neglected and lead to tooth decay as well as gum disease.

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As more seniors start to understand the importance of maintaining their oral and dental health care they are starting to see their dentist as advised. However with the cost of dental care going up it is making it harder for them to afford the needed dental care services. Therefore the search for affordable dental insurance is just as important. Dental HMO insurance plans are normally the more affordable dental insurance type. Since most dental HMO plans provide a fee schedule showing the different cost for each dental service covered it also help members to budget the cost needed dental services.

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Because dental insurance is usually acquired as part of a job benefit package, most persons lose their dental insurance coverage when they retire. In some states, Medicaid provides limited dental coverage for routine dental care for low income and disabled elderly persons. 

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Oral cancer, which includes lip, oral cavity, and pharynx cancer, is a particular concern for persons 65 years of age and older, because they are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with oral cancer than persons under age 65.   In 1997, 4,775 people 65 years and older died as a result of oral cancer.

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Research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Plant Biology shows how targeting two bacterial genes into an ornamental plant (Pelargonium), can produce long-lived and pollen-free plants. Pelargoniums (‘Geraniums’ and ‘Storkbills’) have been cultivated in Europe since the 17th century and are now one of the most popular garden and house plants around the world.

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