New Ideas in Oral Health Care

Posted on: 10 October 2019

What does the term denture-related stomatitis actually suggest? Clearly, it's a condition limited to those who wear dentures, but it has nothing to do with your stomach. It's, in fact, a candida infection (which is a yeast-based fungus) caused by the dentures making improper contact with the mucous membrane in your mouth. While you obviously have to wear your dentures, how can they be making improper contact with the underlying tissues?
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Posted on: 18 July 2019

Although not an exact match for your missing real teeth, dentures also need proper care and cleaning. This aids in removing stains, tartar and plaque and retaining their shape over the course of normal use.  Use the following care and maintenance tips to keep them in good working condition and keep your mouth healthy. Regular Breaks Dentists recommend giving your gums and mouth a break from the dentures on a daily basis, usually when you go to sleep.
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Posted on: 24 June 2019

The Internet is a marvellous tool, and you will have no doubt spent many a long hour searching for a solution to your particular problem. It's a great resource and can often save you a lot of time while providing the fix that you were looking for. However, it's not always best to trust the information that you find online, especially when it comes to your dental health. For example, you may have been advised to take shortcuts to try and straighten your teeth, as some so-called "
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Posted on: 6 February 2019

So you've set a New Year's resolution to be more active and healthy. You've even decided to buy new cleats and return to the rugby pitch. But have you considered how to protect your teeth moving forward? Many contact sports expose players to the risk of blows near the mouth. Luckily, mouth guards absorb this impact and protect your teeth from damage. For many years, mouth guards have been made from a flexible material called ethylene.
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