According to an article in Boston Magazine, an estimated 69 percent of people between the ages of 25 and 44-years-old have lost at least one permanent tooth. By the age of 50, that number goes up to an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth). People who are able to go through menopause typically do so between the ages of 45 and 55, and it may come as a surprise, but this natural change can also impact your dental health, and even your dental implant procedure to restore missing teeth. Read on to learn more about how menopause can affect your smile.

If you have cosmetic imperfections like slightly misaligned, cracked, chipped, or gapped teeth that impact your self-confidence, veneers in Lakewood could be a wonderful solution. Because this treatment is custom designed for premium results unique to your smile, there will be a period of time that you’ll need to wear temporary veneers until your cosmetic dentist can secure the permanent restorations to your teeth. Read on to learn more about temporary veneers and why they’re needed in this process.