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If you are one of the roughly 178 million Americans missing at least one tooth, you may be interested in getting a dental implant. With about 500,000 dental implants placed every year, you’d be joining a growing group of people waking up each day with an improved smile and fewer missing teeth. While the...
Your teeth are important for a variety of reasons, including helping you chew and talk and supporting your facial structure; when they’re missing, you develop problems. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that by age 50, Americans lose an average of 12 teeth, including their wisdom teeth,...
The physical effects of tooth loss are well-known and can often be visible. Face drooping, problems with speech, and difficulty eating are often seen in people who have lost multiple teeth, a full arch of teeth, or all of their teeth. Less visible is the emotional impact of tooth loss,...
According to 2020 data, just under 41 million Americans have dentures. When put into a percentage of the US population (the survey estimated a population of 332.64 million Americans), that comes out to about 12% of all Americans using some form of dentures. Can you believe that 1 in 10...
Dental implants have exploded in popularity over the last couple of decades, and with good reason. Implants are more comfortable and look more natural than dentures while having longevity that no other tooth replacement measures can match. They also don’t come with the eating restrictions and speech worries that accompany dentures. To...
If you’re unhappy with your smile, you have company, and a lot of it. Studies have found that more than one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smiles. While your smile may sound like a trivial thing, we put a lot of weight into how a person’s teeth look. A broken...
Even if you have a full set of teeth, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Although they were invented about 50 years ago, implants have recently surged in popularity as a long-lasting, nearly permanent alternative to bridges and dentures for people with missing teeth. A 2021 Forbes article found that although only...
If you tried to have a gathering of every American who currently uses dentures or has dental implants, you would have trouble finding a place for everyone. In fact, your get-together would surpass the population of California, with room to spare. According to surveys, just under 41 million Americans use...
Cosmetic dentistry may be one of the first things that comes to mind when you think about going to the dentist, even if you don’t know it by the specific “cosmetic” name. As the adjective implies, cosmetic dentistry can be used to label any type of dental treatment that improves the...
Confident, sincere, friendly, laidback. Whether fair or not, people make real-world judgements about you based on if you’re smiling. In a study that asked strangers to look at women’s college yearbook photos, the women who were smiling were judged to be more positive and competent. Smiling also affects the smiler – you...
Have you heard of malocclusion? While it may not ring a bell, you’ve had malocclusion if you ever had braces or a retainer. Malocclusion simply refers to having crooked teeth or a bite that isn’t properly aligned. For many people, the answer to malocclusion is orthodontics, and about 4 million...
Dentures are not just something for the elderly. In fact, they might be more common than you think. A 2020 survey found that 12% of US residents use dentures. Among people suffering from edentulism, or the state of missing one or more teeth, those percentages shoot up. According to the...
When it comes to improving your smile, it seems like dental implants get all the love these days. Implants are amazing – there is a reason Dr. Mark Kramer offers single-placed implants and technologically advanced treatments like TeethXpress – but they are only necessary for people with missing or severely...
At Mark Kramer, DDS, the best award we can get is a healthy and happy patient. We take pride in our excellent implant success rate and the results we see when Dr. Kramer transforms a patient's grin with smile makeover or full mouth reconstruction. In fact, Dr. Kramer was drawn...
We’ve all heard the jokes about dentures. Grandpa or Grandma misplaces their dentures, only for them to turn up in someone's glass of water or when the dog reveals that it now has a set of 32 pearly whites. But for millions of Americans, dentures are an everyday essential that...
If you went through your day keeping track of how many times you laughed, what number do you think you’d end up with? If you’re like the average American, it would be around eight. Despite all the chuckling, a 2019 study found that 57% of Americans cover their mouths when...
Are you missing teeth? If so, you’re not alone. 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million have lost all of their teeth. If you are among this group, you may have considered dental implants. Dental implants are the gold standard, after all. They offer more...
If you’re considering dental implants, you’ve probably thought about some of the other tooth replacements out there, mainly dentures and bridges. Both of these have some advantages, like pricing for dentures and speed of placement for bridges. However, both have significant drawbacks that can both impact your quality of life...
If you feel like you’re seeing more people with seemingly perfect teeth these days, it’s not all in your head. There has been a surge in cosmetic dentistry over the last few years, in part fueled by social media culture and influencers who have seemingly perfect teeth. The global cosmetic...
People agree on few things more than the fact that they wish their smile was a little brighter. The American College of Cosmetic Dentistry reports that whiter teeth are the most common thing people wish to change about their smile. Additionally, the American Association of Orthodontists found that nearly 90%...
A lot of Americans out there are missing at least one tooth. A study by the American College of Prosthodontics found that 178 million Americans don’t have a full set of pearly whites – that’s more than half of the country. The most noticeable impact of missing teeth is aesthetic;...
There is no shame in not having all your teeth – in fact, you probably have more company than you think. The American College of Prosthodontics estimates that around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and a full 40 million have no teeth. When looking at specific...
We all know the old comedy cliche about dentures. A well-meaning grandma or grandpa takes their dentures out for their overnight soak, and by morning the dentures are gone. Not all is lost, however, as the dentures are sure to turn up soon, perhaps with the family dog spotting a...
If you feel like you’re seeing more ads for dental implants and implant dentistry, you aren’t wrong. According to a 2015 count by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, over 3 million Americans have dental implants, and an additional 500,000 new implants are placed every year. The dental implant industry...
If you’re interested in dental implants, you definitely aren’t alone. Implants have improved greatly since they reached their modern form in the 1950s and are a great way to restore your smile and make normal activities, like chewing and talking, easier. According to the American College of Prosthodontics, more than...
For patients dealing with missing teeth or dentures that frequently slip around in the mouth, dental implants are an excellent option. Besides helping you to eat and speak better, implants provide benefits like a brilliant smile with perfectly straight rows of white teeth. We want nothing to stand in the...
The use of dental implants is a popular choice for many reasons. In addition to the obvious advantage of replacing missing teeth, implants offer many other benefits that affect your overall well-being. If you’re considering a smile upgrade, make an appointment with the best in smile restoration. As an expert...
Missing teeth affect more than your smile. You might feel like avoiding the camera, but tooth loss also makes it difficult to chew and speak. More importantly, teeth keep your facial muscles and tissues in place, preventing sagging and even bone loss. Optimal oral health begins with top-notch dental care....
Nothing signals youth and confidence like radiant, white, even teeth surrounded by healthy gums. So, it's no wonder that a beautiful smile is essential to your overall well-being. Luckily, even if you weren’t born with perfect teeth, innovative dental techniques can help. Cosmetic dentistry transforms your face and your smile...
Do you avoid smiling for the camera? In a crowd of toothy smiles, do you keep your lips sealed? If you struggle with feeling self-conscious about your teeth, veneers can give you a gorgeous smile and the confidence that comes with it. Dr. Mark Kramer offers compassionate care in a...
If you’re missing teeth, you are far from alone. About 178 million Americans are in the same situation — missing at least one tooth. What’s more, 40 million have no teeth at all. The decision to close the gap raises questions: Is it necessary? Is it just an act of...
When deciding on a restoration method to replace one or more missing teeth, there are several options to choose from. These can include: dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants. While dental bridges and dentures certainly have their benefits, most dentists consider dental implants to be the best tooth replacement option....
If you have one or more missing teeth, or are in need of a tooth extraction, you may be considering tooth replacement options. Luckily, modern dentistry offers a variety of different restoration options for replacing missing teeth. One such option are dental implants. Dental implants are considered to be the...
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are considered to be the gold standard of tooth replacement options. This is because they are aesthetic, durable, and long lasting. They also can restore chewing and biting functions, so that the fake teeth can function almost like natural teeth. As...
Deciding whether or not to get dental implants to replace damaged, decayed, or missing teeth is a big decision. While dental implants will improve both the look and function of your smile, they require oral surgery for placement, as well as a recovery period longer than other restoration methods. However,...