Whether they’re partial dentures or full, moulded in plastic or metal, dentures will feel awkward when you wear them for the first time. Because of this, eating becomes a tricky to navigate task, but it doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to approach eating the same again.
The oral microbiome is a highly complex universe of hundreds of types of microorganisms, interacting with each other and with the life processes of the host who is providing the whole group with an environment that has everything they need to survive and prosper.
From a young age we are all taught that it is essential that we brush our teeth with toothpaste every day, to ensure we keep our teeth, gums, and mouth healthy and clean. But have you ever studied toothpaste ingredients, stopping to wonder what exactly goes into the miracle paste we all use?
Oral health extends beyond just our teeth, however, with our gums being another area that is important to keep clean and healthy. But what is the impact of oral health on general health, and do good oral hygiene habits result in benefits for your overall health?
It is vital for everyone to practice good dental habits to retain a healthy, happy smile. While there are several techniques that are universal, women have unique needs when it comes to maintaining their dental health.
In this blog post, we’ll be looking at some facts about dentures that may surprise you. From how they can help with speech to what materials they’re made from, read on to learn more about these often-misunderstood appliances.
So why is men’s oral health considerably worse than women’s, and what are the factors making it so? Is it simply genetics, or are men far more likely to neglect care and engage in more harmful habits?
You just received your new dentures and you are starting to experience the positive benefits of having dentures. It’s easier to talk, the types of food you can eat has increased, and you smile with greater confidence. But maybe there is something that you have been wondering about with regard to denture life – can you sleep with dentures?
We often get asked how long do dentures last? Well, not all dentures are created equally. There are different kinds of dentures, and as you would expect the different denture types have different expected life spans. We put together this article to answer the question as to how long do dentures last and to help you get the most out of your dentures. Let’s get started by going over the different variations available.
There are a number of reasons as to why someone may be experiencing ill-fitting dentures, and although denture adhesive may be recommended by some practitioners, it’s not advised to use the product long term. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the causes of looseness, and how someone with loose dentures will be able to combat the problem.
