Dentures are like any other appliance and need to be repaired whenever required. Dentures are made of artificial materials like polymers (for the base) and porcelain (for the teeth). All these materials are subject to wear and tear and get eroded after some years of usage. The older your denture gets, the more the chances…
Immediate dentures come as a great relief for people who lose some or all of their teeth. This complete or partial denture is used to replace the natural teeth soon after they are either extracted or lost due to some accident or other injury. Are Immediate Dentures Temporary? Yes, immediate dentures are temporary because they…
If you have lost some or all of your natural teeth either because of some injury or due to a gum disease like periodontitis, dentures are the best alternative. Dentures or false teeth make a suitable alternative for missing teeth and help put back the smile on your face. Whether it is complete dentures or…
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…
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…
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…
