There are a number of cleaning solutions available in local drugstores; most of these work fairly well for people. However, if you're finding these solutions inadequate and your denture is accumulating hard white plaque, there are other cleaning products available. Contact our office if you would like some assistance and we can suggest cleaning products that we have experience [...]
Your dentures will become loose over time. This is completely normal and expected. It's one of the big drawbacks of typical dentures and why we recommend looking at Implants as an option. Natural tooth roots are embedded in the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for your teeth. When teeth are lost, the bone that previously supported [...]
Each tooth in the mouth plays a particular role in distributing the bite force across the jaw. When a tooth is lost, the stress on the remaining teeth increase which can lead to other teeth being overworked. This stress can cause your remaining teeth to begin to drift out of place, become damaged, and eventually lead [...]
The lower denture is only supported by the bone where your teeth used to be; whereas, the upper dentures create suction by covering the top palate. The bones in the mouth are constantly shrinking when we lose our teeth. This means that the denture has less bone to support itself. Sometimes some retention can be created [...]
Denturists try to fabricate dentures that simulate teeth; however, they are not nearly as good as real teeth. There is nothing to hold the denture in place so there is a lack of stability that dramatically reduces your bite force (10% of your natural bite). Another problem is that Dentures don't prevent bone loss due [...]