Austin, TX Dentist » Teeth Retirement?!

Teeth Retirement?!

It is difficult to turn on the TV or open a magazine these days without seeing some reference or advertisement to financial planning for retirement. That’s because of the vast number of people nearing retirement. In fact, Pew Research estimates that 6,200 baby boomers will retire each day for the next nineteen years! Wow! Those golf courses and cruise ships will be packed for years to come!

It truly IS a good thing to take a close look at your financial picture long before you retire.  May people learn that a little sacrifice now can play a huge part in achieving what’s really important later on. All it takes is a little planning! So what has that got to do with teeth you ask?

Any dentist will tell you, that there is a storm waiting for all of us as we age with regard to our teeth and gums. It is a combination of age related circumstances that can devastate our teeth and gums as we enter our 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and beyond. Some of things that affect our dental health as we age are:
1. Normal wear and tear (think cracks, old fillings, chipping)
2. Wear from grinding and clenching
3. Medications that cause dry mouth in an age group with already compromised salivary flow (due to normal aging)
4. Decreased bone density due to ageing and a less effective immune system to defend against gum disease
5. Decreased ability to keep teeth clean due to arthritis and other physical limitations

So what can we do to weather the coming storm?  The key is to prepare for it.  Just like for your retirement.  This means getting everything in order before the storm hits. And if you think about it, what makes more sense than to shore up your dental health in your 40’s and 50’s, when you are more likely to be employed, more likely to have health savings accounts or benefits available, and more able to easily tolerate necessary procedures. You’ll also give yourself a much better chance of avoiding dental emergencies and tooth loss as you age!

One thing you’ll have to decide for sure is how important it is to have a comfortable “teeth retirement”. A question we often ask our patients is how much dentistry do you want done in your retirement years? The correct answer is none! And with technology available today, this is entirely possible.

If you’d like to see what it would take to get you ready for the storm, of if you‘re already there, we can definitely help. If you are already a patient, we can sit together and discuss your goals and your treatment options, often at no charge.  And if you’re not a patient yet, we can offer a discount on your first appointment to help you get started down the path to better, longer lasting dentistry.

Book Your Dental Consultation

DrWintersAward.jpeg

We’d love to discuss your goals and concerns with you to help achieve your ideal smile. Fill out the quick form below to get in touch with our Austin, TX dental practice.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

* All indicated fields must be completed.
Please include non-medical questions and correspondence only.

Location

“Dr. Kevin Winters, DDS, and his expert team at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin, TX, truly provide a spa-like experience for their patients. They offer TMJ treatment, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, general dentistry and so much more."

The Hills Dental Spa provides dental services and more to patients in and around the Austin, Texas area including the communities of West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, Lakeway, TX, and zip codes 78703, 78745, 78722, 78735, 78746,78748, and 78738.

Accessibility Toolbar

main entrance

TEXT OUR OFFICE
 

How it Works

  1. Enter your Cell Phone Number, area code first
  2. Enter your text message in the box.
  3. Click "Send Text"
  4. A copy of this text will be sent to the office and to your cell phone. The office's reply will also be sent to your cell phone where you can continue the text conversation.

Note: Mobile message and data rates from your cell phone carrier may apply.








Text message is limited to 160 characters.
Scroll to Top

TEXT OUR OFFICE









Text message is limited to 160 characters.



HOW IT WORKS
  1. Enter your Cell Phone Number, area code first
  2. Enter your text message in the box.
  3. Click "Send Text"
  4. A copy of this text will be sent to the office and to your cell phone. The office's reply will also be sent to your cell phone where you can continue the text conversation.

Note: Mobile message and data rates from your cell phone carrier may apply.