Ideally, dentures should be long-lasting. However, the reality is that most dentures don’t last as long as you’d think, and many people find their dentures wearing out faster than they would like. In general, dentists say dentures last 7-10 years. However, many people find their dentures don’t last nearly that long. Instead [...]
You may think caring for your mouth stops when you get dentures, but the truth is that the struggle for oral health goes on. You may not have to worry about tooth decay, but there are still concerns about the possibility of gum disease and denture stomatitis, caused by [...]
Oral health is still very important after you have lost your teeth. Maintaining good oral health will help you live a happy, active, and productive lifestyle. Here are some instructions for keeping your mouth healthy with dentures. Keep Dentures Clean Just as with your natural teeth, it’s important to keep your dentures clean. [...]
One of the things that keeps people from getting dental implants is the time involved before you get your final results. But what most people don’t know is that it’s actually pretty comparable to how long it takes to get traditional dentures. Immediate Dentures and Healing After your teeth are extracted, [...]
Denture stomatitis is one of the most common complaints people have about wearing their dentures. The red, inflamed gums make wearing dentures uncomfortable. Most of the time, stomatitis is related to the development of a Candida fungal infection, so it’s important to understand how Candida interact with the other living things in your [...]
When you had teeth, your gums enfolded the teeth and helped protect them against bacteria. Now, your gums have another job that is just as important: supporting your dentures. Your gums weren't really designed for this work--it was always teeth and bones that were tasked with chewing--but they can do it, ably and [...]
Have you noticed strange growths on your gums where your dentures normally rest. They may be painless, or they may be associated with discomfort, but they can be worrying. After all, denture irritation is associated with oral cancer. But for many people, the overgrowth of the gums isn't anything too serious. [...]
When people talk about the consequences of gum disease, often they talk about losing your teeth. This may make people with full dentures think that gum disease is no longer important for them, which may make them lax on oral hygiene. However, denture wearers have as much or more reason to be [...]
