No two denturists are the same. If you have been wearing dentures for a while, you know that no two sets of dentures are the same. Finding a quality, experienced denturist can seriously impact the comfort of your dentures. You do not have to deal with loose plates, gums that are rubbed raw, distorted speech, and the inability to eat your favorite foods. If you have any of these problems, there are a few things that you can try before replacing your dentures. Use what I have learned over my 15 years of wearing dentures to find a perfect fit and optimum comfort in your dentures.
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Oral Friendly Breakfast: Try Some Oral-Enhancing Baked Egg Muffins
27 May 2015
You probably already start your day with an oral care regimen, but should your oral care stop there? The following breakfast could be a useful addition to your oral health. This is due to the dental-friendly ingredients in the recipe. Oral-Enhancing Ingredients In Your Egg Muffins Sea Salt The first ingredient you need to pay attention to is sea salt. Sea salt is different from regular table salt because it has not been altered or filtered.
4 Things Parents Need To Know About Crossbite
5 May 2015
Normal tooth alignment means that the upper teeth are directly on top of the lower teeth, allowing the teeth to meet perfectly when you bite or chew. Children's teeth don't always develop in this ideal pattern, though, and there are many ways that the teeth can be misaligned. A common type of misalignment is crossbite. Here's what you need to know about it. What is crossbite? Crossbite means that an upper tooth is either closer to the tongue or closer to the cheeks than its counterpart on the lower jaw.
What Could Go Wrong? Should You Whiten Your Teeth At Home With LED Tubes?
15 April 2015
If you're thinking about using LED tubes to bleach your teeth, you may want to reconsider and see your dentist instead. LED tubes are some of the newest trends for at-home teeth bleaching. The tubes are marketed as safe and effective for home use, but do they work as good as the whitening systems used by your cosmetic dentist? In addition, are they really safe to use? Before you whiten your teeth with LED tubes, keep reading.
Tips For Getting Your Gingivitis Under Control
27 March 2015
If you suffer from gingivitis, then you know how it can hinder you in your everyday life. You may feel uncomfortable speaking in a close proximity to others and this can cause you to turn down certain social events. It may also make you self-conscious about getting close to that special person in your life. Luckily, there are some things you can do at home to help keep your gingivitis under control.
Three Things That Happen To People Who Choose Not To Wear Dentures
13 March 2015
Wearing dentures is a personal choice. Once you reach that stage in life where you do not have any of your own teeth left, you can choose to gum your food, eat pureed foods, or chew with dentures. However, people who choose not to wear dentures experience some problems that they might not otherwise face wearing dentures. Jaw Deformities Without teeth or dentures, your jaw begins to shrink and shift. The crowns of natural teeth or the visible tooth portion of dentures keep your mouth lifted.