Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, dentures on Jun 16th, 2008 No Comments »
If a denture is chipped it can usually be fixed easily. In most cased, if a patient brings their denture into the dentist’s office in the morning, the chip can be repaired by the afternoon.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, dentures on May 14th, 2008 No Comments »
You should get them realigned or maybe have new dentures made. Because bone constantly is getting reabsorbed and the gums are getting reabsorbed, it can cause the dentures to not fit as well.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, TMJ, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Bonding, Teeth Bleaching, dentures, Braces on May 6th, 2008 No Comments »
Biological dentistry aims to use natural products or materials that are more compatible with the patient’s body. A biological dentist does not use any type of metals in the mouth, no metals underneath the crowns, no metal crowns and to some extent, no implants because these are materials that would be incompatible with the patient’s […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants can easily support dentures, especially on the bottom where dentures tend not be stable. The addition of four implants to the bottom jaw can give patients a much more stable denture if the natural teeth have been removed.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
There is no set amount of teeth that can be replaced by implants; if there is enough bone in which to place the implants. However, if there is not enough bone or there is a sinus present, bone grafting or a sinus lift will need to be done before the implants are done.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
A mini dental implant helps to affix a denture or can be used temporarily while things are healing. This affordable option is not as long or as thick as a regular dental implant. These dental implants are relatively painless, but effective procedure in specific cases.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 15th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, chipped dentures can be repaired relatively easily. Usually, if you go to the dentists office in the morning, by the afternoon the chip in the dentures can be repaired.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Mar 26th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants are a better choice over dentures. This is because implants are more like your natural teeth. The implants let patients chew normally, unlike dentures. Dental implants give patients about ninety percent of the chewing surface and pressure of their natural teeth. Dentures only let patients use 50 percent of the tooth or denture […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, dentures on Mar 20th, 2008 No Comments »
In the beginning it is difficult to eat with a removable denture. This is because it has a whole new feel to it than regular teeth. Over time, you will be able to eat better. Also, denture adhesives help with eating.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, dentures on Mar 20th, 2008 No Comments »
It usually takes somewhere between two weeks to six months to get used to removable dentures. If there are gag reflexes, it may not be very comfortable. Other than that, you should be able to get used to it. Speech is only affected for up to three months.