Key Tips for Maintaining and Cleaning Dental Plates
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11 November 2019
Dental braces are designed to correct teeth issues, and unlike the widespread belief that braces produce the best results in growing children, dentists recognize that grownups can benefit immensely from braces as well. However, this is only possible with the right approach, and that is why dentists usually follow up braces treatment with dental plates. Dental plates play an integral role in ensuring your teeth remain in place after the braces are removed.
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Do You Wear Dentures? You Need to Be on the Lookout for Denture-Related Stomatitis
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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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Here's How to Look After Your Dentures
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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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Why You Should Never Take Shortcuts When Trying to Get Your Teeth Straightened
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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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