If you’ve lived with tooth loss, gum disease and infections, getting dentures is exciting. You no longer have to hide your mouth when you smile. Once you heal from any tooth extractions, you’ll be able to eat food that you might have been...
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Dentures offer many benefits to people who have lost their natural teeth. Your dentures give you the ability to smile confidently, eat more foods and to speak clearer. Although dentures replace your natural teeth, there are some ways that...
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When you wear dentures, you may not be concerned about cavities any longer, but you can’t neglect your oral health. When you first got your dentures, you probably followed your denturist’s advice religiously. After dentures become routine, it’s...
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It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your oral health. One study from the Canadian Dental Association reports that “smokers have a higher-than-average risk of periodontal disease and poor oral health status.” Once you have dentures, you might...
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Your dentures let you eat, speak, and smile naturally when you’ve lost some or all of your teeth. Keeping them well-maintained ensures that your complete or partial dentures remain comfortable and effective. Good hygiene is important to keeping...
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When you first start wearing dentures, you may feel self-conscious as you learn to eat or talk with a dental appliance in your mouth. Dating can bring a new layer of anxiety about your dentures, but with some forethought and knowledge, you can...
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If you’re making a weekend escape or taking a week-long business trip, when you wear dentures, you should plan ahead to avoid problems while you’re out of town. Being organized and sticking to your daily routine can help you protect your gums and...
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One of the best things about different holidays is the sweets. Whether you love dark chocolate coated strawberries for Valentine’s Day, jellybeans for Easter or candy corn at Halloween, when you’re wearing dentures, it’s important to be aware of...
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Holidays are often about the delicious treats shared with the family. Dentures restore your ability to chew, but there are certain holiday goodies that can pose problems if you have dental prosthetics. The denturists at Baker Lanoue Denture...
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It can take about 30 days to adjust to your new complete dentures. You’ll need to be patient with yourself as your mouth adapts. It may feel unnatural at first, but as you wear your dentures and get used to the feeling, your dentures will feel...
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Thanks to advanced technology, modern dentures can be customized to fit more naturally in your mouth than ever before. Even with technological improvements, it’s still important to ensure that your dentures fit correctly, since wearing loose...
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If you are new to wearing dentures, it is completely normal to experience some initial discomfort. However, this should only last for the first few weeks as dentures take time to settle properly and your muscles begin to adapt. Any soreness...
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