Dentures or false teeth are removable replacements for missing teeth. Dentures are made of plastic or metal and are custom made to fit well on the gums. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. Complete dentures Complete dentures can be either “conventional”…
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7 rules for denture care
Keep smiling with our simple tips for keeping your hard-working dentures in good shape! If some or all of your permanent teeth have fallen out or been removed, you may be using dentures: complete dentures if you’re missing all of your natural teeth (which is the case for one in 15 Canadian adults under 80)…
What’s the best way to care for removable dentures?
Removable partial or full dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and looking their best. For good denture care: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your dentures to remove food debris and other loose particles. You may want to place a towel on the counter or in the…
How to Care For Implant-Supported Dentures
Just like natural teeth that must be brushed regularly to stay healthy, your implant-supported dentures must be cleaned carefully every day. Because your denture plate is attached to implants placed in your jawbone, you must remove all detachable appliances and clean around attachments, artificial teeth, and gum areas. It is unwise to sleep with dentures…
7 rules for denture care
If some or all of your permanent teeth have fallen out or been removed, you may be using dentures: complete dentures if you’re missing all of your natural teeth (which is the case for one in 15 Canadian adults under 80) or partial dentures if you’re missing just one tooth or a few teeth. Both…
What’s the best way to care for removable dentures?
Removable partial or full dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and looking their best. For good denture care: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your dentures to remove food debris and other loose particles. You may want to place a towel on the counter or in the…
[Video]: Wooden Teeth Myth – George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Separate fact from fiction and learn more about George Washington and his troublesome teeth. Were his dentures really made of wood? 1. Washington was afflicted with dental troubles all his adult life Despite his legendary physical strength and iron constitution, George Washington’s failing teeth were a source of regular suffering. At age 24, Washington recorded…
When a tooth is knocked out!
If an adult (permanent) tooth is knocked out, there is an excellent chance it will survive if it is put back into the gum straight away, and you seek help immediately from a dentist. Every minute the tooth is out of the gum, the less chance it has of surviving. Baby teeth should not be…
Educate your patients before their children’s first dental visit
When your patients tell you they’re pregnant, it’s not too early to discuss their baby’s first visit to the dental office. Begin with their oral health as a new parent, and the importance of an effective daily oral health regimen. Self-care at home should be routine, and regular visits to the dental office for an…
What Can You Do If You Lose a Tooth?
Losing a tooth can be extremely upsetting and it can happen even if you take good care of your teeth, for example losing a tooth through an accident. It might be necessary to have a tooth extracted if it had root canal treatment and has subsequently fractured or become weak, and having untreated teeth grinding…
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