Dentures

Immediate dentures are placed in the mouth directly after the remaining teeth are extracted. This approach is utilized when a person does not want to be without any teeth for several months while extraction tooth sockets heal and a denture is fabricated. Immediate Dentures Involve a Two-Step Denture Process Optimally, immediate dentures are the first […]

Affordable dentures-sort of “ready to wear”-are stamped out of denture material, and resemble not so much real teeth as the surface of your bathtub. False teeth that look and work best are more complicated. There are a hundred clinical and esthetic choices – about material, light, color – to achieve the most natural look and […]

It’s an indisputable fact — our bodies change as we get older. These changes take different forms in different people, depending on our inherited physical traits, our lifestyle and nutritional habits, and our medical conditions. Age brings changes in oral health and dental care, too. There are some specific areas where seniors need to pay […]

Every patient is eager to see what their new dentures (or false teeth) look like, and for good reason. But how can you judge if it’s really going to be grand? Coco Chanel, the world-renowned fashion designer, once said that if you notice a lady’s clothes, she’s poorly dressed; if you notice the lady instead, […]

Q. Why do teeth seem to darken as people age? A. Teeth may seem darker because plaque can build up faster and in larger amounts as one ages. Changes in dentin can cause teeth to appear a little darker as well. Q. Why do some seniors lose their sense of taste? A. Seniors tend to […]

Are you a denture wearer who’s afraid to be seen in public because your dentures are unattractive? Do you find yourself eating alone because you can’t eat foods your friends eat? Do you carry your false teeth in your pocket? Denture wearers, without knowing it, can become dental “shut-ins.” They begin, subtly, to reorient their […]

Patients normally look forward to the day when they receive their new dentures. They are happy about the prospect that former dental problems will soon be over. Then, the day arrive then the new dentures are inserted and they are frequently shocked that a new array of dental problems are just beginning. In order to […]