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Dentures Can Be a Great Option, Even if You Are Young |
Posted on 6/22/2020 by Front Desk |
| The image used to be that only older people would need dentures, but dentures are for younger people as well. There are young adults in their 20's and 30's and 40's who may need or want dentures for various reasons. There may have already been loss of teeth from some advanced gum or tooth decay. Many young adults also suffer from medical issues, that could cause them to want or need dentures, conditions such as chronic acid reflux is one. Perhaps there has been a single catastrophic event or accident that has caused massive oral trauma, such as sports injuries or perhaps a serious car accident. Regardless of the reason for the dentures, the important factor is to receive them in order for your overall oral health, and the function of your mouth can be restored, as well as the confidence you will have again once your teeth have been restored. Tremendous Strides Give More Options for Denture Wearers There have been tremendous advances in how dentures are made. They are no longer the over-sized teeth that look awkward and fake. Dentures in many instances, with the help of modern-day equipment often look better than your own natural teeth, and many find them more attractive. There are many choices now with the type of dentures you may want to choose – such as full or partial dentures, implanted dentures, and removable dentures. Missing teeth, some or all always makes you a good candidate for dentures, no matter your age. Dentures are not just to make your smile look better, although that is the outward appearance reward. When you have missing teeth, it is more difficult for several reasons, and you have trouble speaking, chewing food is more difficult. Having missing teeth always affects the overall health of your remaining teeth as well as your jaw and your gums. Gaps created make other teeth able to move and then they become unaligned. When you do not have a tooth root and your gums and jawbone have no stimulation they begin to atrophy. Missing teeth also may have negative consequences for your professional life and with confidence in your personal life. So, if you have missing teeth, no matter your age, it is the function of dentures to help restore your mouth's functioning and look. If you would like to schedule an appointment to talk about how dentures may be an option for you, please call our office. We will schedule an appointment for you to help you learn more about the restoration process.... Read more... |
Tips for Caregivers Helping Someone with Dentures |
Posted on 6/8/2020 by Front Desk |
| As caregivers for someone with dentures there are areas of concern to be aware of as well as the actual care of the dentures themselves. If a denture is actually fitting well, then an adhesive is fine to use for stability. However, if the denture is loose fitting, an adhesive that would normally fill in the gaps could lead to tissue damage. Therefore, an examination of their mouth to look and see if there are sores or irritations or if the denture plates are rubbing is very necessary. All of these can be very painful, causing bleeding and sores to form. When this happens, the majority of senior's will simply stop eating much and change their diet, which puts them at risk for nutritional concerns. Caregiver Tips As caregivers to our elderly family members or other senior adults, we need to feel comfortable in inspecting their mouth. It's not always a pleasant task and it is invasive, but it is very necessary. If you are being met with resistance in any way, please enlist help as it is so important that they receive the appropriate care in this area for their health and nutrition. Ensuring care and healthy treatment of our senior's teeth helps ensure and keep their whole body healthy and that is the mission! Senior dentures need just as with their natural teeth cleaned every day with a soft bristle brush especially for dentures. This helps remove all the debris and plaque and with seniors it is especially important to rinse off as soon as possible after eating. Remember to put a towel down to clean the dentures, as you do not want to break them and when cleaning do not use toothpaste as it is very abrasive and will damage their dentures. Also, as a reminder do not use bleach for stain removal as it will often discolor the portion of the denture that is pink for the gum area. Extra Tips to Keep in Mind It is not necessary to purchase a dental cleanser, all that is needed is mild dishwashing liquid for the cleaning. You can use an ultrasonic cleaner but, not necessary if you do not forget to do a daily brushing for debris removal. It is vital to keep the mouth of the senior's gums along with their tongue and palate brushed with a soft cloth as well. This will keep any possible irritants free from their mouth before putting dentures back in. As a reminder, if a denture adhesive is needed and being used, use only a minimum amount and very important to remove any that might be left. If you have concerns about your senior family member's dentures or any other oral health issues for them or yourself, please do not hesitate to call the office. We are here to help in any way that we can.... Read more... |
How Guided Tissue Regeneration Can Restore Your Gums |
Posted on 5/29/2020 by Front Desk |
| Our teeth are held steady and in place by our gums, tissue and bones. There are several diseases that can cause the break down the bone, but one that is the most damaging is periodontal disease (gum disease). The process to fix the bone is what is called regeneration, and regenerative treatments can be used to begin the process of regrowth of new bones. This new growth raises the bone's height that surrounds the tooth, giving it more structure and support. One type of treatment procedure that we use her in our office to repair the bone is Guided Tissue Regeneration. How Does Guided Tissue Regeneration Work? Guided Tissue Regeneration employs a resorbable or non-resorbable membrane that is typically constructed of artificial membranes that are meant to keep the tissue from growing over into the diseased or defected areas. These membranes are critical to the process due to their ability to slow down fast migrated bone cell tissue, giving slower migrating bone cells a chance to thrive and grow in their place. Guided Tissue Regeneration will be performed as a surgery in our office and is done on the bone and gums. We will remove all of the area that resides under the surface of your gums, to pull out any infected areas and bacteria. We will then place a membrane over the bones that are damaged to begin the repair and healing. The bone will begin to regenerate as the stitches dissolve or are removed. Which in most cases, is about 6 months, when the bone is strong enough to support your teeth? In order to minimize the chances of you developing other health and oral problems related to gum disease, it is critical that you maintain a healthy oral hygiene regimen and seek treatment regularly in our office. Schedule a consultation today and let us help you get back to a beautiful and healthy smile.... Read more... |
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