Keeping your dentures moist is imperative if you want them to fit correctly. This means you need to soak them nightly and make sure your mouth stays moist as well. The following information will guide you so you can keep your dentures moist and functional. Why Keeping...
If you have been considering getting dentures, you may want to look at the advantages of custom-made dentures. This type of prosthetic is made according to your preferences, and enables you to focus on improving your periodontal health and facial profile. Why Custom...
Dental crowns are usually strong fixtures that do not require constant replacement. Having said that, there are instances where the dental crown could get loose. While this doesn’t happen often, we need to check the crown and see whether it can be refitted or...
If you have a missing tooth or teeth, we may recommend that you get a dental bridge. Usually, the bridge we prescribe is a traditional bridge, or a bridge that is placed with implants. What you choose will depend on your budget and the location of the restoration....
New denture adjustment is about patience. Many denture wearers will tell you to take it a bite at a time. Getting used to dentures is a steady process, so it is helpful to know how to grow into your dentures so to speak. Here are a few things to expect during the...
Getting dental bonds is like giving your teeth a new life. They are very easy to get used to and unlike dentures that take a while for your mouth to adjust, adjusting with the dental bond is instant. While this is amazing, people often forget that a bond is an alien...
A dental crown (also called a dental cap) is a tooth-shaped cap used to cover a patient’s actual tooth. Crowns are used for a wide variety of reasons, including to treat weak/decayed teeth, restore broken teeth, hold a dental bridge in place, to cover...
The first dentures were built somewhere around the 16th century and since then there have been rather significant upgrades. Denture plates are now being constructed from better materials and can perfectly match the color of your natural teeth and withstand the test of...
The image used to be that only older people would need dentures, but dentures are for younger people as well. There are young adults in their 20’s and 30’s and 40’s who may need or want dentures for various reasons. There may have already been loss...
As caregivers for someone with dentures there are areas of concern to be aware of as well as the actual care of the dentures themselves. If a denture is actually fitting well, then an adhesive is fine to use for stability. However, if the denture is loose fitting, an...
