Dentures reportedly date as far back as 2500 B.C., as people first used animal teeth for the purpose of replacing their own missing teeth. Tooth replacements can help us speak and eat better than we would without teeth, and the dentures of today are removable prosthetic teeth. You may have noticed that dentures have become…
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What Is The Process For Getting A Dental Bridge?
If you have missing teeth, it may be a source of embarrassment or low self-esteem. Fortunately, there are ways to fix this issue, such as through dental bridges. A bridge can be an effective solution to help restore your smile, giving you back the confidence you want in your smile. What Is A Dental Bridge? A…
Different Types of Dentures
If you have lost teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, or a traumatic injury, you may be considering dentures. Dentures are custom made to suit your individual needs and can be a great, affordable option to improve function and provide you with a natural looking smile. What Are Dentures? Dentures are removable artificial teeth…
Alternatives to Dentures
For many decades, dentures were the standard – and were the only available treatment for dental patients with missing teeth. However, they are highly inconvenient, are not fully dependable when biting into food, and are not always very natural-looking or natural-feeling. Today, you can now get dental implants to replace your missing teeth. Let’s talk…
Dentures vs. Dental Implants
By age 44, three out of four Americans will have lost at least one tooth to decay, dental fracture or gum disease. Ironic, but even the healthiest mouths are at risk for breakage or accidents. In the past, many relied on dentures to complete a damaged smile, but of late, more are opting for dental…
Full Dentures vs. Partials
For people who have missing teeth – whether due to an injury or disease – those spaces in their mouth make biting, chewing, and speaking a chore. Missing teeth can even affect the structure and shape of a person’s face, because teeth help keep the facial muscles from sagging. For a person who is missing…
Difference Between Dentures and Partials
Many people are familiar with dentures, although they may be less familiar with recent advances in dental technology that allow more people than ever to eat, smile and laugh again with a full set of lovely, natural looking, fully functional teeth. Dentures are a form of artificial teeth that may come as a full set,…
Properly caring for your dentures
Properly caring for your dentures not only means you will have them looking their best, it also contributes to the overall health of your mouth. Partial or full dentures require proper caring and cleaning routine to keep them clean and free from stains. Even when you are not wearing your dentures, remember to keep them…
