Issues with eating and speaking are some of the most common problems associated with dentures. However, these are only a few examples of denture-related problems. Other risks include things like:
Damage to Soft Oral Tissues
Dentures can make your mouth sore or inflamed. Such problems are usually caused by irritations due to ill-fitting dentures that bruise your soft oral tissues. Apart from the physical irritation, note that infections may strike the sore areas and complicate your oral problems further.…
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Do you have a missing tooth that you’ve just been ignoring? Many people make the mistake of thinking they’re too good for dental implants – they’ll just go on living without that tooth because, after all, they have a whole mouth full of other ones. Unfortunately, this is a decision that people tend to regret several years down the road. Before you say “no” to an implant, make sure you carefully consider these benefits:…
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Also known as dentin hypersensitivity, teeth sensitivity is a condition in which your teeth’s sensory nerves are irritated by stimulants that do not cause any reaction in normal teeth. With teeth sensitivity, different stimulants such as cold, hot, sweet, and acidic substances (such as drinks or air) irritate your teeth and may even induce pain. Here’s how you can prevent this:
Don’t Brush Too Hard
Brushing too hard (or too frequently) especially with a hard bristled toothbrush, can cause teeth sensitivity.…
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