Dentures can restore quality of life if you’ve lost most or all of your teeth. Dentures help to slow bone loss, improve digestion with proper chewing, and restore self-confidence. Are you prolonging the life of your dentures with proper care? How do you know if your dentures have reached the end of their life? Read on for some basic denture care information and signs that you need to replace your dentures.
Visiting the dentist can be intimidating, even for adults! But children often struggle even more than adults with new experiences. Did you know that reading books helps your child process their emotions? Characters in books can help to name emotions they don’t understand, model appropriate behavior, and normalize your child’s experience. They can also help take the mystery out of a new experience to help your child prepare themselves for unexpected situations. We’ve found 7 books that will help you start conversations with your child about experiences they might have at their next dental appointment, and how to handle them.
As we have written about before, having enough saliva is essential to good oral health. Have you felt like your mouth is drier than usual? Have you noticed tenderness or a swollen lump under your tongue? Are you experiencing a dull pain inside your cheek near your jaw, especially before meals? If any of these are true, you may be suffering from a blocked salivary gland. Didn’t even know that existed? No worries, we’ll go through the causes, symptoms, and best treatments for a blocked salivary gland!
Did you know that twice yearly cleanings with your dentist or dental hygienist may not be right for everyone? Visits twice a year are a great place to start if you’re not sure what your oral health needs are, but you should discuss the right frequency with your dentist. Some patients with low risk factors may do just as well with only one visit a year. Other patients, especially those with some of the risk factors addressed below, may need to keep a more frequent schedule. If any of these apply to you, consider discussing quarterly cleanings with your dentist to see if it helps you manage your oral health better.
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