Question from reader: I read that dentures should last 10 to 15 years. Is this true? The American Dental Association recommends replacing your dentures every 5 to 7 years. One consistent observation I have made with patients who have worn their dentures 10 years plus, is the over-closure of the bite. (Nose & chin are […]
Loose lower dentures cause sore spots
Loose lower dentures and sore spots Question from reader: My lower denture is loose, food gets under it and I often have sore spots. What can be done for me? Having 2 lower implants placed in the lower jaw is becoming the standard of care and the choice of treatment for thousands of patients. There […]
Dentures and Bone Loss – How it affects your smile
How wearing dentures and bone loss affects your smile Question from reader: After I lost my natural teeth and got dentures, my lips have all but disappeared. Why? The longer you wear dentures and the more bone loss you have, the more care and attention must be paid to the cosmetic aspects of your new […]
Dentures and Dental Implants work together? by Portland Dentures
Question from reader: I am 46 years old. I wear an upper and lower denture. I have very little ridge left on the lower. The dentist I saw one year ago for dentures said he didn’t believe in implants. Do you have any suggestions? It is very unfortunate that you were discouraged in seeking a […]
Why are black stains forming around the teeth in my dentures? None of the cleaners I’ve tried can remove these stains. What can I do?
Stain Removal on Dentures The formation of stains is usually the result of poor processing. Great care must be taken in making dentures to insure a tight seal around each tooth. If this step is not done properly, a space is left between the tooth and the denture base. Over time, stains can form in […]
I need to have all my teeth extracted. What can I expect with my first set of dentures?
What to expect with your first set of dentures This calls for an “immediate denture.” An advantage is you’ll immediately have a new set of dentures that can help reduce swelling during the healing period after your natural teeth are extracted. Prior to your tooth extraction, we take impressions of your teeth and surrounding tissue, […]
Why do all dentures seem to look alike?
Why Do Cheap Dentures All Look The Same? A common complaint of denture wearers is the dreaded “denture look.” Mass production has brought us artificial teeth of uniform size, shape and color; dull, lifeless teeth placed in a picket fence arrangement. Many denture wearers are self-conscious with this neutered look (neither masculine or feminine) and […]