Partial Dentures Tips

Dental implants are titanium posts which resemble the root of the tooth. These posts are embedded in the jawbone below the gums. This makes it easy to place missing bridge or teeth of the area where inserted. Implants are different from dentures and benefit oral health as they are not fastened to other teeth like the bridges. Titanium is considered to have an affinity with bones and also when the new cells grow they attach to the post, thereby, making a strong bond.

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A dental implant is a titanium post which mimics the root of the tooth and it s surgically positioned into your jawbone beneath the gum line. After the implant is positioned, your dentist mounts replacement teeth or a bridge to replace a tooth or teeth that have fallen off, into that area.

Implants are a very useful new way to replace teeth that have been lost due to ageing, gum disease or trauma.

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The options which were earlier available to replace missing teeth w...more

Gum disease, root cavities, infection or oral cancer!
Most people never see them coming but these hidden threats to your oral health can lead to severe pain, loss of teeth, and serious health implications. Only your dentist has the training, skill and expertise to spot and treat these dangers before it's too late.
So see your dentist because what you can't see can hurt you.

More than often, parents have to deal with children coming home with a broken front tooth/teeth. Dental problems, injuries sustained during physical activities and games, munching on certain foodstuffs (nuts, certain candies) contribute in a big way to chipped a front tooth. It is advisable for parents to consult a dentist at the earliest. Left unattended, the situation might result in infections or other dental complications.

A broken front tooth is often the hardest to fix. The effect...more

Dentures are prosthetic devices and their purpose is to replace missing teeth. Dentures are basically false teeth, which are supported by the tissues of the oral cavity. Most dentures are removable, while some are permanently fixed. Dentures are widely used by people all over the world, who have missing teeth.

Here are the ways in which dentures can improve a person's life:

Speaking becomes clearer: Missing teeth make it difficult for a person to speak clearly. Using dentures w...more

The best ways to prevent oral health problems are to:

Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day

Floss at least once a day (one of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent disease in your oral cavity)

Have your teeth cleaned by a dental professional every six months

Avoid tobacco products

Follow a high-fibre, low-fat, low-sugar diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables

Limit sugary snacks and...more

The most common problem affecting the mouth is caries which happens as a result of bacteria acting on the food deposits on the teeth, which produces acid that attacks the tooth structure. The result is loss of tooth structure and formation of pits and cavities which allows more food deposits and causes more decay.

Decay development depends on a number of factors including heredity, tooth structure, oral hygiene habits, food habits, etc. There are certain simple things that can be done a...more

Teeth need to be maintained well be it natural or artificial. While the natural teeth have their own built-in safety mechanisms, the artificial ones do not and the onus is completely on the owner to care for them.

Dentures can be fixed or removable (partial or complete). For best appearance and proper functioning, these need to be cared for as listed below.

Removable dentures, whether partial or complete, do the following with your removable dentures.

1. Remove and rin...more

One of the landmarks of a child's development during the first year is the eruption of the little white pearls. The first tooth breaks into the mouth, somewhere between six months to one year of life. The entire set is in place in a baby's mouth by about 20 months of life. Though called deciduous teeth as they fall off after a certain period of time, the last of the milk teeth remains in the mouth up to 12 to 14 years of age.

Listed below are some points outlining the significance of mi...more

Missing teeth is a common issue and finding the best solution for patients is our goal. Dental implants are a permanent replacement of tooth roots. They are made of titanium and are attached to the jaw bone. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more teeth. They are also used in conjunction with dental bridges and dentures.