When a patient is missing most or all of their permanent teeth, our dentists may recommend dentures in Amherst, New Hampshire. These removable dental restorations can allow you to speak, smile, and eat properly again. What Are Dentures? Dentures are dental restorations that replace all of your missing teeth. A flesh-colored acrylic base sits over the gums. Replacement teeth... read more »
Did you know it’s important for you to clean your denture each and every day? Well, it’s true. Your dentures can harbor food particles, plaque and bacteria which are all substances that can alter your oral health and impact your appliance. Cleaning your dentures effectively is important so here are a few tips about denture cleaning and denture cleaners that we hope will... read more »
As dental professionals we are here to help you to maintain healthy teeth throughout your life. But if tooth loss occurs, you still have options to replace your missing teeth. Different types of dentures serve different purposes. Here are five choices for replacing your teeth after extraction. Immediate full dentures are placed in your mouth right after removing any remaining... read more »
If you or one of your family members is a denture-wearer (upper and lower), it’s still important to have an oral health exam every year at minimum; an exam every six months is even more effective. Many denture patients “disappear” after receiving their dentures thinking they’ll never need a dentist again. But maintaining gum and tissue health is still important... read more »
Amherst Teeth in A Day Today it’s possible to replace all of your missing teeth with a full set of permanent teeth that you never need to remove. It’s a fixed bridge solution that stays in place 24 hours a day that functions more securely than dentures and looks like natural teeth. With a new process of placing dental implants,... read more »
If you’re missing one or more teeth you most commonly have three options for tooth replacement: dental implants, fixed bridge work and removable partial dentures (RPDs). To varying degrees, all three options will help you function more normally (chewing and talking), prevent your existing teeth from shifting and improve the look of your smile. Depending on your needs and desires,... read more »
If you wear dentures, knowing how to best care for and maintain them is important. Review the following 7 tips for denture care to help you keep them looking, fitting and feeling just right. Before you remove your dentures, consider filling the sink with water so that they will not break if you accidentally drop them. Or place a soft,... read more »
Is It Time For You to Get New Dentures? If you wear dentures in the twenty-first century, you can be thankful that it isn't 700BC. Back then, if you lost your teeth due to injury, tooth decay, or periodontal disease you were likely to get a new set of dentures made from other human or animal teeth. Even so, modern... read more »