Dallas County Living Well Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 5

Baby Boomers & Beyond: Smile by Numbers Before After Glenda, patient of Dr. Marc Whitmore Your Smile by the Numbers ... 1 1770 missing tooth can cause bone loss and major dental health problems. year first porcelain dentures were made. 79 million 1 in 5 $1,000 number of Americans who are missing one or more teeth. the average amount of annual coverage for those with dental insurance. 80% 32 of us have gum (periodontal) disease, the most common cause of tooth loss. teeth in a healthy, adult mouth. experience dental anxiety so severe that care is delayed. 2,600 hours. That’s how much time Dr. Marc Whitmore has committed to postdoctoral dental education in restorative, cosmetic, denture, and dental implant care. FREE UPGRADE! Mention Living Well Magazine and receive a free upgrade to premier patient status*, a $250 value: Schedule Your Visit Today. Call Dee Dee and Janet at • Complimentary sonic toothbrush (or similar cleaning instrument for denture patients) 877-779-4486 • Paraffin hand treatment at each dental visit Learn more at www.whitmoredental.com • Complimentary sonic brush head at each dental cleaning visit • Concierge check in and check out • Comfort amenities and personal entertainment system