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Across the United States and around the world, countless millions of people rely on their dentures to help them eat their favorite foods and enjoy a beautiful, confident smile. These prosthetics are certainly useful! However, they do not quite measure up to natural teeth. In fact, some research indicates that wearing dentures could actually have an adverse effect on your ability to take in all the nutrients your body needs. This blog post explains what you should know about dentures and nutrition. It also explains how dental implants may be able to help you stay healthy from head to toe.

If you are a denture wearer, you should be able to go about your normal activities with confidence that your prosthetic will stay in place all day. To that end, you might decide that you should use a bit of denture adhesive. But which type is best? Should you use cream, powder, or strips? This blog post may help you determine whether you should use adhesive at all. It also provides a brief comparison of your adhesive options.

Your dentures should fit comfortably but snugly against your gums. You should be able to eat and speak without worrying that they will get dislodged. But what if your lower denture keeps slipping out of place? That can be a frustrating issue. What causes denture slippage, and what can you do about it? This blog post provides some useful information.

As you look for ways to help your family save money, you may periodically cancel unnecessary subscriptions and services. Perhaps you have even thought about getting rid of your dental insurance policy. But would that be wise? This blog post considers a few reasons why dental insurance is worth paying for. Hopefully, it will motivate you to use your policy to the fullest extent possible.

As you endeavor to help your family save money, you might be thinking about purchasing either a dental insurance policy or a dental discount plan. Both offer a convenient and easy way to reduce expenses related to oral healthcare, but which one is better? This blog post explains some of the pros and cons of each option. Hopefully, what you learn will help you to make a confident decision about how to move forward.

At the end of a long day, have you ever been tempted to simply set your dentures on your nightstand instead of soaking them? Perhaps you were even contemplating the idea of leaving them in your mouth! While it might seem harmless to occasionally neglect your dentures’ nightly soak, there are actually some very good reasons why you should never do that. What are those reasons? This blog post explains.

Dentures are a great form of tooth replacement. They can restore your ability to speak clearly, smile confidently, and eat a wide variety of foods. However, they do have their limitations. By making smart dietary choices, you can keep them in good condition and protect your oral tissues from irritation. What foods should you avoid with dentures? This blog post provides some helpful tips.

Dental veneers are one of the best ways to hide aesthetic imperfections in teeth and achieve a more beautiful, more confident smile. They even have the potential to last for decades. Before you get your permanent veneers, though, you will have to wear temporary ones for a while. What is the purpose of temporary veneers? This blog post explains.

Dental veneers are a hugely popular cosmetic treatment due to their power to completely transform a smile within a matter of weeks. But are they too good to be true? Will getting veneers make your teeth sensitive or cause other problems? The good news is that veneers are quite safe, and they are unlikely to harm your oral health. However, some temporary sensitivity is a common part of the treatment process. What causes this issue, and what can you do about it? This blog post explains.

The need for a tooth extraction can arise at any time. It can throw off your normal routine and even interfere with major plans. For example, if you need to get a tooth removed right before you take off on a big trip, your procedure could impact your travel arrangements. Is it safe to fly after a tooth extraction? This blog post explains what you should know before you get on a plane.