If you have recently been equipped with a set of dentures, it is vitally important that you know how to properly clean your dentures. Here are three things that are helpful to know about denture cleaning as a new denture wearer.
#1 Clean Your Dentures After Every Meal
Unlike with teeth, which you should brush when you wake up and when you go to sleep, you should clean your dentures after every meal.
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Needing to have a tooth replaced can be an intimidating procedure to need. For those needing this type of procedure, a dental implant can be among the most durable options for replacing missing teeth. However, if you are needing to undergo this procedure, you will want to have a thorough understanding about a few common questions that are often asked about these treatments.
Will Your Diet Be Restricted Following This Procedure?
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Root canal therapy can help save your tooth from extraction or even prevent a serious infection of the pulp from occurring. Your dentist could perform the procedure or refer you to an endodontist if the tooth root has complications or a severe infection.
Typically, you should visit a dentist if you experience severe tooth sensitivity and pain, tooth discoloration, or swelling around the gums. However, these symptoms don't always point to the need for a root canal.
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Pediatric dental care starts as early as infancy. For example, the milk that your infant drinks sits on their gums, which can slowly rot their teeth below the gum line. This may be something you didn't know about tooth care in your little one. As your child grows, there are some things you should be doing to help prevent tooth decay. See below for these helpful tips.
Infant Dental Care
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You may be good about brushing your teeth twice a day and using mouthwash, but do you floss as much as you should? Many people try to come up with excuses as to why they don't floss, or even lie to their dentist during their checkups. Your dentist can tell if you've not been flossing, and there is no excuse not to do it. Here are 4 flossing excuses, along with why they are not good reasons to avoid it.
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