Introduction Any new dental appliance to the mouth needs to be given the same care as you would give real teeth, and this is no different if you choose to have dentures. If dentures are properly taken care off then they will last much longer than if they were not. Essential actions to keep your […]
What are Implants? An implant is a thin titanium rod that is inserted into your jawbone in place of a missing tooth root. It is used as a secure fixed base for dentures. Over time the implant integrates with the bone tissue in your jaw and functions just like a natural tooth root. You must […]
Immediate full or partial dentures are made when teeth are extracted on the same day that the finished dentures are inserted. Immediate dentures are different from regular dentures in that the final impressions are made before some or all of the teeth that are to be removed are extracted. Traditionally, fabricated dentures are constructed to […]
What are Partial Dentures? Partial dentures are used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth. They can be made entirely from plastic, or from a mixture of plastic and metal. They are attached to your remaining natural teeth gap with metal clasps or ‘precision attachments,’ which are much more discreet than metal clasps. […]
Introduction If you are among the 20 million Americans who wear dentures, it may be time for you to visit the dentist for a new pair or to have your existing pair fixed or adjusted. Ask yourself the following questions: Do you have a hard time eating or chewing? Do your dentures cause you pain, […]
When a tooth is lost too early from an injury or abscess, other teeth may shift into the space and result in a child’s malocclusion or bad bite. That’s why it is important for your child to visit Sunnyvale Dental Care Practice every 6 months to prevent and intercept such teeth shifting before it’s too […]