Today’s advancements in restorative dentistry has made dentures and partials more life-like than ever before. However, this doesn’t mean that they are without complaints. Traditional dentures can lose stability over time and result in denture slipping and uncomfortable irritation along the gums. An unstable denture is never something you should just “deal with.” If your …
If you are considering not replacing your missing teeth, there are some things you need to know. While you may think that ignoring one missing tooth in the back of your mouth won’t cause any disruption or long-term harm, think again. Here are 4 reasons to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth: Your …
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When possible, it is always ideal to save a natural tooth. Unfortunately, even the latest methods in modern dentistry won’t repair all types of dental failure. In some cases, removing a natural tooth is in the best interest of your oral health. When a tooth is damaged beyond what a filling, crown or root canal …
Compared to other restorative treatments like bridges and dentures, dental implants undoubtedly require more upfront time and money. However, the return on your investment can far outweigh the initial sacrifice. Because dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone, they can replicate a natural tooth and solve dental issues better than any other restorative dental …
Modern dentures have come a long way in terms of replicating the look, feel and function of natural teeth. However, if you are choosing traditional dentures (those not anchored by implants), then you will still have certain maintenance tasks to complete in order to retain a comfortable denture fit. One of these requirements is called …
Root canal therapy is one of the most common, time-tested treatments in dentistry. However, many patients have an unwarranted fear of root canals and don’t fully understand the procedure or its remarkable benefits. Let’s start with tooth pain. If you are in need of a root canal, there is a high likelihood you are also …
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common types of oral surgery. It involves extracting the third set of molars in an effort to prevent or alleviate impaction or other dental concerns due to lack of jaw space. Wisdom teeth removal is typically performed between the ages of 17 and 25. While the procedures …
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For those that have lost all or most of their natural teeth, dentures can provide a new lease on a beautiful and functional smile. With today’s modern materials and designs, removable dentures are more comfortable and natural-looking than ever before. However, don’t make the mistake of assuming your dentures don’t need special care. Just like …
Your dentures serve as your replacement set of teeth – and we know that your teeth play a significant role in your everyday life, your overall health and your self-esteem. It is understandable if you want to set the bar high in terms of your replacement teeth. If your dentures aren’t comfortable or they keep …
Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to emerge. Problem is, they don’t always emerge without complication. Due to a lack of jaw space, it is common for the wisdom teeth to grow in sideways, partially erupt or become impacted below the gum line. Dentists are quick to remove the wisdom …
