Dentures and Thrush
Ever heard of stomatitis? How about candidiasis? Stomatitis is a mild inflammation of the oral mucosa, or oral membrane. Candidiasis is a yeast infection, also known as thrush. In patients with this condition, yeast feeds on dead cells on the lining of the oral mucosa. Denture wearers who develop stomatitis have thrush in about 90 […]
Problems Associated with Ill-Fitting Dentures
It’s very basic: Dentures should be comfortable and not cause pain. If you have pain, that’s a signal it’s time for a checkup. Dentures that sit snugly on the gums and don’t slide are usually comfortable. It is when ill-fitting dentures or old dentures rub against gums, leading to soreness and swelling, that problems arise. […]
Different Causes of Tooth Loss
Whenever possible, dentists try to save patient’s teeth. It’s always more ideal for patients to have as much of their natural tooth structure preserved as possible, which is why many dental health professionals work conservatively when doing dental work. The team at our cosmetic dentistry practice would like to look at a few moments right […]