Homeopathy at the Dentist
Homeopathy is a sometimes controversial treatment option. How can a couple of tablets that, scientifically speaking contain no active ingredient, offer anything more than a placebo? But those who use homeopathy swear by the miraculous healing that can be achieved. Homeopathic dentistry is a subset of holistic dentistry, a way of thinking that treats patients […]
Dental Implants Vs Dentures- Making the Right Choice
Everyone’s seen those old movies where the grandparents are talking and their dentures slip out and fall to the ground, or the shows where people have to put their teeth in a glass before they go to sleep. While such things might provide comic relief in cinema, in real life, they can be hugely uncomfortable. […]
Understanding Dental Ozone Therapy
Dental ozone therapy can help you keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. So what is ozone? And what can this kind of therapy do for you? We have the answers you need. What Is Ozone? Put in the simplest way possible, ozone is three atoms of oxygen joined together in a compound. […]
Facts about your dentures
Dentures wear out – The material used to make your dentures is very durable, but is not intended to last forever. Dentures can break if dropped and need to be replaced at regular intervals. Even with the most meticulous care, the appearance of your dentures can change with your diet, as you chew, and simply […]
Denture Issues – University Study Results
Dental patients who have significant bone loss in the lower jaw, and use traditional lower dentures, frequently deal with a number of issues, including keeping them in place, trouble speaking and eating, pain from pressure points and friction, and sores due to rubbing. Dental implants placed in the lower jaw have been used with fixed […]
Dentures and Dry Mouth
Sufficient saliva is important for everyone, but especially critical for denture wearers. Saliva helps to create a seal between the base of the denture and the ridge of the gums. Saliva also works to lubricate the denture and the gums to protect against irritation of the gums and prevent sores. In addition, dry mouth can […]
Pros and Cons of Denture Adhesive
When a denture wearer puts their dentures in their mouth, there is a small space between the base of the denture and the gums. With brand new dentures, the space is microscopic and once the dentures are in, the space fills with saliva, creating a seal that secures the denture to the gums. In time, […]
Keeping Your Dentures in Top Condition
If you thought getting dentures meant you could slack off on brushing your teeth, I have news for you. Dentures have to be cleaned every day in order to avoid bad breath, inflammation of the gums, sores, and infection. Keeping your dentures clean will remove plaque buildup, food particles, tartar, and stains. The key […]
Examinations For Oral Cancer (denture wearers)
Every year in the United States about 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are reported, and every year 8000 oral cancer causes the deaths of 8000 people. Oral cancer occurs about twice as often in men as women. Oral cancer causes so many deaths because it is often diagnosed at a late stage. Signs of […]