Insite Magazine January 2016 | Page 24

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S HEALTH & WELLNESS DR. MICHAEL K. REECE, DDS Healthy, Comfortable, Gorgeous Smiles Baby boomers turn to dental implants for health and function and walk away with youthful good looks HOME IMPROVEMENT REAL ESTATE & AGRIBUSINESS Dentist, Dr. Michael Reece, DDS is seeing an increasing number of baby boomers turn to dental implants to stop bone loss and improve their overall health. In the process, they are walking away with smiles that make them look 10 or 15 years younger. While dental implants were considered a luxury just a few years ago, they now are a necessity, as an increasing body of knowledge links our oral health to our overall physical health. Bone loss starts within two weeks of tooth loss and continues to decline over time. The ‘sunken in’ look we associate with old age isn’t from a lack of teeth, but rather from the loss of jawbone that makes the face recede after tooth loss. Getting an implant as soon as possible for any missing or dead teeth stops future bone loss before there isn’t enough bone left to securely mount a dental implant. Thankfully, even in those cases, Dr. Reece can perform a bone graft to return your jaw to preloss conditions. In short, we need all of our teeth, and today, thanks to Dr. Reece there is no reason not to have them. Advances in the sedation industry make the implant procedure comfortable and Dr. Reece’s training and experience allow his team to extract your tooth, perform a bone graft if needed, and place an implant all in one convenient session. Plus, you get the added benefit of a youthful looking smile. For more information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures, visit drreece.com or call (979) 846-6515. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT 24 INSITE January 2016 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION