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What are Removable Dentures?

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Share this…emailFacebookTwitterLinkedinAlthough highly preventable, tooth loss affects millions of people across the world. Tooth loss harms their health, nutrition, speech, and self-esteem. People missing a tooth or teeth often stay home more often than they’d like due to embarrassment. Sadly, 69% of adults aged 39 -44 have lost at least one permanent tooth while 26% […]

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Understanding Why Dental Crowns and Bridgework are Still Used Despite the Availability of Implants

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When you have damaged or missing teeth, dental crowns and bridgework are the only choices before resorting to dental implants or dentures. Dental crowns and bridgework offer superior alternatives to partial dentures that are difficult to clean and install. Dentures are too soft and can be scratched if you brush them using a regular toothbrush. This means that the partial denture piece has to be installed and uninstalled frequently, soaked, and eventually replaced. The metal retainers that hold them in place can irritate gums and cause gingivitis. Simply removing the teeth and living with large gaps is embarrassing and can significantly alter speech, the shape of your face, and eating habits. (more…)

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