Missing teeth can reduce your quality of life in so many ways. Your appearance, smile, and ability to eat and communicate – all are affected by missing teeth. The dental prosthetic you choose to restore your smile makes all the difference. While some people choose traditional dentures, others turn to snap-on dentures. Snap-on dentures are […]
In the past, people who were missing many or all of their teeth turned to dentures for tooth replacement. Today, patients in need of prosthetic teeth have a choice. Overdentures are the go-to option for patients who want reliable, attractive, functional prosthetic teeth. What Are Overdentures? Overdentures are a prosthetic tooth option for individuals missing […]
Getting dentures is a life-changing event. If you’re missing teeth, dentures can make your smile whole and improve the way you eat and talk, all at the same time. Replacing your teeth with dentures is a positive thing, especially if you’ve long struggled with unhealthy teeth and gums. Still, getting used to dentures takes time. […]
Gaps created by missing teeth can create difficulty when chewing food. In fact, gaps in your teeth can lead to problems with digestion and discomfort while eating. In addition, when a tooth is missing, the other teeth may shift in the gums to partially fill the space created by the missing tooth. This can cause […]
Dentures don’t last forever. Just how long your dentures will last depends in part on their quality and fit, but even the best dentures only last for 7 to 10 years. Once your pair of dentures need to be replaced, it’s important to act soon. The usual reason for dentures needing replacement is a poor […]
Dentures can help restore a healthy smile for those who have lost one or more teeth due to gum disease or oral trauma. However, there is an adjustment period when it comes to wearing dentures. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can ease the adjustment period. Here are four things to expect when you […]
A common complaint we hear from the denture-wearing patients we see in our Tampa dental office is loose dentures. Not only are they an annoyance, loose dentures can affect speech and impede the wearer’s ability to eat a healthy diet. While creams and pastes are touted as a fix for the problem, these products provide […]
Loose dentures are a problem that goes beyond simple annoyance. Many of our denture wearing Tampa patients have complained of impaired speech as well as the inability to chew and eat nutritious foods because of loose dentures. Fortunately, we have perfected a way to secure dentures that is far more effective than messy pastes and […]