Question from reader: I have been wearing my current dentures 10 years. Why does my lower jaw protrude? As your back teeth wear down, your lower jaw has tendency to come forward. This is a sure sign it’s time for new dentures. The American Dental Association recommends replacing your dentures every 5 to 7 years. […]
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 […]
Options for long time denture wearers – by Portland Dentures
Question from a reader: I’ve worn dentures for over 30 years now, and there’s very little ridge left on my lower jaw. What are my options? There are several options to remedy your situation. We have special back teeth designed to stabilize the lower denture. This eliminates most tipping and rocking that can cause great […]
Porcelain vs. Acrylic vs. Plastic dentures – Portland Dentures
Porcelain Dentures or Acrylic Dentures Porcelain is harder than acrylic enamel and is not for everyone. There is a “Sound” with porcelain that some people don’t like. If you’ve only worn porcelain (in the case of a full upper and lower) you will probably not be happy changing to acrylic. Porcelain is far more destructive […]
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 lost my smile after my natural teeth were extracted. I don’t even smile for pictures anymore. What can be done to help me get my smile back?
Getting your smile back with custom cosmetic dentures There is a very good chance you can have your smile back. It is a fact that denture wearers want and need more than is being offered from the typical office. Custom denture treatment is available. You will need to choose a denture specialist/cosmetic artist to get […]