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Modern Dentures: Surprising Information for People with Missing Teeth

Dentures have come a long way over the years. While they used to be wooden, they now are made of materials that blend seamlessly with your teeth. In this blog, I am going to dispel old myths about dentures, and I'm going to share information about modern dentures. My posts are going to look at different materials for dentures, alternatives (such as bridges or implants) to dentures and more. You'll quickly learn that modern dentures aren't the same as the ones you may remember your grandparents wearing. I hope that you find the answers that you need and that you have a little fun on the way. Welcome to my blog, grab a cup of tea, settle in and enjoy reading!

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Here's Why Minor Surgery Can Be Needed When Your Dental Braces Are Removed

Posted on 24 February 2022

If it's time for your braces to come off, it means you've successfully moved your teeth into the correct alignment. But for some patients, the removal of their braces is marked by the need for oral surgery. A Fiberotomy   Braces are attached to the outward surfaces of your teeth, so it might seem strange that surgery has become part of the process. The surgical procedure is called a fiberotomy, and is intended to keep your teeth in their new position. [Read More]

What Can You Anticipate from Your First Root Canal Treatment?

Posted on 22 December 2021

Although most people do not look forward to paying a visit to the dentist, the prospect of receiving root canal treatment undeniably causes much more dental anxiety than other procedures do. And this fear of this therapy can be traced to the fact that not many people are aware of what treatment entails. Instead, they simply assume that it is the most painful dental procedure that they can receive and, as such, should avoid it at all costs. [Read More]

The Future of Cavity Detection Is Already Here

Posted on 25 October 2021

Most visits to the dentist are largely preventative in nature. Your dentist is looking for the first warning signs of any oral condition which might require treatment, preventing the need for more invasive (and expensive) treatment in the future. This is the preferred course of action for any medical discipline—because the earlier a problem is identified, the easier it usually is to treat. One of the things your dentist will be looking for is the formation of any cavities, which are not always so evident in their early stages. [Read More]

5 Benefits of Denture Implants

Posted on 8 September 2021

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional dentures, why not consider denture implants? Implant dentures are fixed into the gums, which means you never have to remove them — instead, they function like natural teeth. Here are a few advantages of denture implants compared to traditional dentures. 1. Denture Implants Are Permanent One of the things many people love about denture implants is that they are fixed permanently into the mouth. [Read More]