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. […]

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 […]

While dentures are a highly effective replacement for natural teeth (and they do a great job of improving function, restoring comfort, and boosting confidence), new dentures do take some adjusting to.  During the adjustment period, you may experience some trouble with the dentures.  This is normal and typically lasts from one to three months, depending […]

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 […]

  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 […]

An affordable procedure that takes only about an hour can end your denture issues for good. Brighton’s Implant Supported Dentures may be just the solution you’re looking for. You already know that dentures improve your quality of life, but almost every denture wearer sometimes has problems, usually loosening and sore spots. Plus, maintaining a good […]

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http://drvinograd.com/holistic-dentist/wp-content/mtr-podcasts/Dentures1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHello, this is Dr. Daniel Vinograd, biological dentist in San Diego, California. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about dentures and denture alternatives.  If you really think about what dentures are, couple of these little plastics, a little bit like castanets, they’re going against each other trying […]

The following information is intended to be used as first-aid to ease pain of many dental emergencies.  It is intended to be used in conjunction with proper dental care until a dentist can be seen, not to replace seeing a dentist.  Homeopathic remedies can also be used to ease post-procedure pain and discomfort. When you […]