Say It with a Smile: How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Health

SAY IT WITH A SMILE How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Health SMILE STATISTICS 99.7% OF ADULTS say a great smile is an important social asset 96% OF ADULTS believe an attractive smile 40% of cosmetic dental patients are male 60% of cosmetic dental patients are female makes you more appealing to the opposite sex 74% OF ADULTS believe an unattractive smile can negatively affect career success ORAL HEALTH IN AMERICA Maintaining a healthy mouth is about more than just having a great smile. Dental problems can lead to gum disease, cavities, and tooth loss-all conditions that affect quality of life. GUM DISEASE 152- percent of 5.08 - percent of adults aged 20-64 with moderate to severe gum disease - percent of seniors over 65 with gum disease - percent of seniors over 65 with moderate to 10.58 adults aged 20-64 with gum disease severe gum disease CAVITIES percent of adults aged 20-65 12% with cavities percent of adults aged 20-65 3% with untreated cavities MISSING TEETH - number of teeth adults should have M 24.12- average number of teeth remaining in adults aged 20-64 8.1 - average number of teeth remaining in seniors over 65 1.2 - percent of seniors over 65 with no remaining teeth COSMETIC DENTAL PROCEDURES PROBLEM PROCEDURE RESULTS Stained, yellowing, discolored teeth Teeth Whitening Stains removed for brighter, whiter smile Dental Implants A permanent, stable, realistic replacement tooth; eliminates chances of bone loss and sunken appearance Severely damaged or missing teeth Chipped, cracked, or weak teeth Removal of all decay on tooth; improved aesthetic appearance; reinforcement and protection Crowns One or more missing Bridges Improved chewing, speaking, and smiling; decreased risk of jaw and joint problems teeth Cavity or fracture resulting in infected pulp Root Canal Infected pulp is removed; tooth is rein- forced with a cap. The only alternative to a root canal is extraction. SOURCES: http://www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cms@page=568 http://www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cmstpage=1024 http://www.nidcr.nihgow/DataStatistics/FindDataByTopic/ToothLoss/ToothLossSeniors6sandolder http://www.nidcr.nih.gow/DataStatistics/FindDatoByTopic/ToothLoss/ToothLossAdults20to64 http://www.nider.nih.gow/DataStatistics/FindDatabyTopic/GumDisease/PeriodontaldiseaseSeniors65over http://www.nidcr.nih gov/DataStatistics/FindDataByTopic/GumDisease/PeriodontaldiseaseAdults20to64 http://www.nidcr.nih.gow/DataStatistics/FindDataByTopic/DentalCaries/DentalCarlesSeniors65older http://www.nidcr.nih gow/DataStatistics/FindDatabyTopic/DentalCaries/DentalCariesAdults20to64.htm Infographic Provided By LENOX VILLAGE DENTISTRY www.lenoxvillagedentistrynashville.com