More and more denture wearers are turning to denture paste as it helps them keep their dentures firmly in position. Dentists are also increasingly prescribing denture adhesive as they are aware of the benefits of using denture adhesive. Apart from enhancing the retention capacity, denture paste improves the ability to chew. Dentures fixed with denture…
When you lose a couple of teeth and need to go in for dentures the question that haunts you most is “how will I look with Dentures?” To be honest, dentures will certainly alter the way you look. If you are already wearing dentures and wish to make some adjustments in the fitting to enhance…
Cancer itself is a term that frightens all of us the most. It is usually a sore or growth of cells that invade and cause damage to the surrounding tissues, which doesn’t go away without proper treatment. Cancer that occurs in the mouth or on the exterior lip of the mouth is called Oral Cancer.…
The question that will pop up in your mind as soon as you get your new dentures is “how long will my dentures last?” The answer cannot be definite as it varies from user to user. Moreover, the fact is that dentures do not last a lifetime. Average Lifespan of Dentures The normal life for…
Although dentures are not steeped in myths they do have their own share of myths. The problem is some of these myths scare people so much that they fear wearing dentures and hesitate to approach a dentist even when they are badly in need of replacements for missing natural teeth. The fact of the matter…
Just because dentures are artificial it does not mean they do not cause any bad breath. On the contrary, it is the same type of bacteria that form in between the natural teeth and gums that tends to form in between the dentures and gums as well. Especially, the type of bacteria that emit Sulphur…
It is not uncommon for people to lose a tooth or a couple of teeth. Millions of people are losing their teeth all over the world. If you are missing a couple of teeth you don’t have to fret about it too much. Losing teeth to gum diseases, tooth decay or by accidents or sports…
Losing a couple of teeth can be a great ordeal for most people because it is a permanent loss. However, the best solace is that there are alternatives like false teeth also known as dentures, which can be partial or complete, tooth implants, bridges etc. Sometimes teeth fall out when they are decayed and are…
Dentures are good alternatives for missing natural teeth. However, dentures do not last a lifetime. At the most, dentures can last for 5 to 7 years. It is not that the dentures wear out; the problem is that the shape of the mouth changes due to changes taking place in the underlying bone structure. The…
It is very difficult to lead a normal life with missing teeth. Apart from being unable to smile in public and speaking coherently (some words just can’t be pronounced) eating becomes a very great ordeal. Poor eating can lead to a plethora of health problems. Trying to eat hard foodstuffs like tough meat when you…
