Lombard dentist Dr. Julie Glud helps geriatric patients enjoy high-quality, healthy lives by securing and managing good oral health. Schedule your comprehensive oral evaluation today. At this appointment, Dr. Glud will identify obvious and underlying dental concerns, then develop a treatment plan to address all issues. She will spend time with you to explain her findings and answer all of your questions.
If you need significant dental work, like implants or full mouth restoration, ask about third-party financing through CareCredit. Dr. Glud believes that everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile.
In last week’s blog, we covered gum disease treatment and gum recession treatment. This week, you’ll learn about:
- Replacement of old/failing dental work
- Tooth replacement
- Cosmetic dentistry
Old/failing dental work replacement
Many patients aren’t aware that dental work is not intended to last forever. Restorations and prosthetics generally endure for:
- Fillings
- Amalgam fillings usually endure for 10-15 years
- Composite resin fillings last about 7 years
- Crowns
- Ceramic crowns can last up to 15 years
- Porcelain fused to metal crowns endure 5-15 years
- All-metal crowns last 20+ years
- Zirconia crowns last a lifetime
- Bridges
- Average 5-15 years
- Partials
- Maximum of 15 years
- Dentures
- Relining: soft 1-2 years; hard 4 years
- Replacement 7-10 years
When dental work fails, it must be replaced or it will ultimately break and fall out. In some cases, the seal that bonds restorations to the natural tooth structure breaks, allowing bacteria to enter. This leads to tooth decay, which left unchecked, can create serious oral health problems.
Dr. Glud replaces old, failed dental work with modern restorations that look natural, last longer, and restore good oral health.
Tooth replacement
The main cause of tooth loss in the United States is gum disease, but people also lose teeth to decay and other damage, as well as injury. If you need replacement teeth, Lombard dentist Dr. Julie Glud offers two options: implant-retained prosthetics and traditional prosthetics.
- Traditional Bridges: replace one tooth or a few teeth in a row; anchor to healthy teeth with crowns
- Traditional Partials: replace multiple teeth across one arch; clasps to healthy teeth for support
- Traditional Dentures: replace all teeth on upper or lower arch; top dentures rely on natural suction or adhesive for stability, while lower dentures require adhesive
- Implant Bridges: replace one or a few teeth in a row; anchor to one or two dental implant posts, secured to the jawbone
- Implant Dentures: replace all teeth on upper or lower arch; snap onto four to six dental implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Now more than ever, senior citizens remain active and continue their social lives long past their 80s. Because teeth tarnish and wear over time, cosmetic dentistry can make a person’s smile more youthful and attractive. These esthetic treatments, offered by your Lombard dentist Dr. Glud, can give you a gorgeous smile, regardless of your age.
- ICON treatment reduces white spots and lines on teeth
- KoR teeth whitening incorporates in-office and home whitening for powerful effects
- Porcelain veneers make front teeth appear white, shapely, straight, and attractive
- Dental bonding adds structure to teeth to improve shape, spacing, and overall appearance
- Dental contouring removes structure from teeth to create a soft, balanced look
Schedule an Appointment with Your Lombard Dentist Today
Dr. Julie Glud, your Lombard dentist, is open for appointments. Call 630-629-5700 to book your consultation, exam, or second-opinion appointment. Throughout life, good oral health and a full mouth of healthy teeth will serve you well. Your mouth has many jobs: eating, speaking, and sharing emotions. The Dental Care of Lombard team wants to partner with you so that you can enjoy excellent oral health and a beautiful smile for the rest of your life!
