Much like real teeth, dentures also need to be properly cared for. If you're new to wearing dentures, here are a few tips which should help you to keep yours in good condition.
Be consistent with your cleansing routine
Most dentures nowadays are made from plastic (usually acrylic resin). Whilst this material may seem solid, it actually contains lots of microscopic holes. If you fail to thoroughly clean your dentures on a regular basis, tiny particles of food may become trapped inside these gaps, turn rancid and allow bacteria to develop.
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As people get older, a good many of them need to consider having dentures fitted. For some people, that can feel worrying, as there are some pretty persistent misconceptions floating around—but in truth, there's nothing to be concerned about with getting dentures fitted. In fact, they can seriously improve your quality of life. Here are four good reasons to feel confident about having them fitted and why.
Nobody Can Tell You're Wearing Them
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The holidays are a magical time to enjoy with loved ones, but they can be hard on the teeth. Dangerous winter activities often lead to tooth damage, many festive foods increase staining, and you might start the new year wishing you had a better-looking smile.
Follow the tips below to keep your teeth looking bright and healthy this holiday season. Here is what to avoid and how to improve teeth that are already looking a bit worse for wear.
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Pulpitis refers to the inflammation of the pulp, the soft tissue made of nerves and blood vessels that lies within each tooth. Pulpitis is generally reversible, but irreversible pulpitis, as the name indicates, is not. In this case, the nerve tissue will be considered alive, but the presence of irreversible inflammatory agents will mean that it cannot recover.
Here are four signs that you might be suffering from irreversible pulpitis.
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These days, advances in technology enable dentists to solve all sorts of tooth problems through cosmetic dentistry. This area of dental practice is concerned with improving the aesthetic (and function in some cases) of your teeth and other tissues like the gums and jawlines. One way that dentists do this is by using composite resin bonding, a procedure aimed at improving the looks of your dentition by restoring the size, shape, and overall alignment of the teeth.
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