Healthy Smiles Make the New Year Happy!

 
At Steppler Dental, we wish you a happy new year! We all know that an important part of enjoying your life is being healthy and pain-free. And there is great freedom in being able to smile uninhibitedly, proud of the appearance of your teeth and the image you portray to others.

You can count on Dr. Steppler and his team to keep up with the latest and greatest dental technology and provide you with dental care in a kind and caring environment so that you can reach your dental health goals.

In the upcoming year we will be adding informative and interesting blogging to our list of new year resolutions in our practice!  So check back for news worthy dental news and research about a range of dental issues, from the benefits of porcelain veneers for smile makeovers and cosmetic dentistry, replacing missing teeth with bridges or implants, to the benefits of clear braces with Invisalign.

Achieving the smile of your dreams starts one day at a time and we can help you reach those goals. If you have any questions about smile changes, cosmetic dentistry or Invisalign, don't hesitate to call us at 314-965-3500.

Make 2012 the first year in a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Why missing teeth need to be replaced?

Teeth need each other for support.  When you lose a tooth, the biting forces change on the teeth next to the space, causing the teeth to shift.  In addition the opposing teeth no longer have anything to chew against, so they begin to drift out of their sockets.  These changes create places around the teeth that make it difficult to keep clean, causing plaque and bacteria to build-up.  This build-up can cause tooth decay and gum disease. 

When teeth are missing, a fixed bridge is a good choice for replacing the missing teeth.  A dental bridge is a great way to maintain a stable bite and restore your beautiful smile.  It can also prevent a chain reaction of problems including:

• Shifting teeth.
• difficulty keeping teeth free of plaque and bacteria.
• loss of bone in the jaw.
• difficulty chewing.
• grinding and clenching.
• pain in the jaw and joint, the TMJ.