Your teeth don’t fit well unless you use quite a lot of denture adhesive. They slip, look dingy. Your dentures don’t fit your face any longer. These are all signs that it’s time to see your prosthodontist about replacing the dentures. Dentists recommend that you replace dentures after five to ten years. Also, the following […]
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Many times, people who receive dentures or implants for the first time make assumptions. They generally think the material is stronger and sturdier than that of natural teeth. They may believe that they will need to scrub them hard with a material somewhat like kitchen cleanser. Some even think their new teeth will remain whiter
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For years, you may have had to live with dingy, broken, missing or crooked teeth. Now that you’ve decided to replace them with new partials, dentures or implants, you want your teeth to look great, perhaps movie star great. You’re in the company of everyone else in your position. What is the point of paying
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When it comes to maintaining your oral health, your gums are just as important as your teeth. The gums are prone to developing pockets over time, which can increase your risk of gum disease and result in tooth loss. If you have pockets that are present, it’s important to understand the cause and how to
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When it comes to caring for your oral health, your morning mouth routine is essential for keeping both your gums and teeth healthy. Although you may not eat or drink anything as you sleep, the bacteria that is present in the mouth can reproduce and causes morning breath to develop. If you want to improve
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Maintaining your gum health by flossing and brushing each day is crucial to prevent inflammation and eliminate bacteria that is present. Many people don’t realize that the type of water that they consume can also influence the health of the gums, making it necessary to give more thought to what you’re drinking. There are a
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Socket preservation and Ridge augmentation are known as a dental procedures that are performed after a tooth extraction. Ridge augmentations are performed to recreate the contour of the bone and gum allowing them to look natural. The alveolar ridges are rebuilt with different types of tissue. The benefits of socket preservation and ridge augmentation include
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If you have lost a tooth and are in Plantation, Florida, Implantation Dental Center, our expert team of dental professionals is here to help. If left untreated, a missing tooth can cause the surrounding teeth to shift and/or the bone under the gums to become weak and loosen other teeth. Here are the differences between
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It is essential that we understand the importance of proper oral care and dental hygiene. Establishing good habits that promote a healthy mouth and gums is paramount to our overall health. We all know about brushing and flossing, but there are so many additional factors to be mindful of daily that can compromise our dental
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Dental fillings are a great way to restore function to a damaged or decayed tooth. Dentists have several options for the type of filling material to use on patient’s teeth. Here are some of the pros and cons of three common filling materials. Amalgam Amalgam fillings, invented in the early 1800s with mercury, were popular
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