Soddy Daisy Smiles’ staff helps patients show off their pearly whites.Every part of the body is affected by the process of aging, and the mouth is no exception. However, many may not consider the effects that aging may have on their smile.
“Many elderly people suffer from gum disease, mouth infections and plaque buildup in the
mouth,” said Dr. Mandy Shearer, DDS, of Soddy Daisy Smiles. “As you age, your mouth will grow older as well. Your teeth are very strong as they are, but because we age, our bones often become more frail and brittle.”
Shearer and her husband, Robert, are both dentists that help treat and correct the problems of aging in the mouth at their local practice. The office serves family and cosmetic needs and reaches patients in Soddy-Daisy, Chattanooga and the surrounding areas.
“My husband and I both complement each other in our office,” Shearer said. “He loves the surgical end of dentistry, such as implants and extractions, and I am more focused on the cosmetic side.”