Professional Denture Repair

Dentures may help to restore your ability to speak, eat and smile with confidence. However, over time, dentures may become damaged or less comfortable due to wear and tear. This blog post provides an overview of professional denture repair, its benefits and tips on how to maintain dentures for long-lasting use. Read on to explore the ins and outs of professional denture repair. Understanding Denture Damage Types of Damage Dentures can suffer from various types of damage, including cracks, fractures, chips and broken teeth.…

What Happens If You Need a Denture Implant For Just One Tooth?

If you lose a single tooth, then your dentist may suggest one of several options available to you. One such option is a single-tooth dental implant. This is a procedure that replicates the entire tooth structure but, unlike conventional dentures, doesn’t rely on the prosthetic tooth being attached to its neighbours. Instead, dental implants are embedded in the jawbone, providing a secure anchor point for the implant dentures that attach to them.…

How Infection Can Affect Your New Dental Implant

Can your new dental implant become infected? Not exactly. It’s made of titanium alloys (the small screw implanted in your jaw) and ceramic materials (the prosthetic tooth attached to the implant). These are non-organic materials, so they can’t technically become infected. When an infected dental implant is being discussed, the infection is actually in the tissues surrounding and supporting the implant. The implant isn’t the direct cause either, but it can aggravate things.…