Missing teeth can cause your oral health to decline and your self image to diminish. Not only do lost teeth make you feel embarrassed about your smile, they can also increase your risk of tooth decay, bone loss, and gum infection. Dentures can replace missing teeth and revitalize your smile. Patients prefer neuromuscular dentures, also known as precision-fit dentures, because of their exceptional comfort and natural appearance.
Neuromuscular dentures do more than simply replace the teeth; they are designed to fit precisely into the position that optimizes the relationship between the jaw, the muscles of the face and neck, and the teeth. By creating the proper occlusion or bite, the dentures are in the optimal position for chewing and speech. Dr. Davey uses the Myomoniter and K7 instrument, just as if the natural teeth are in place, to establish the ideal neuromuscular position. Then he fabricates a well-fitting denture from a special set of impressions taken while our TENS machine encourages jaw relaxation. Neuromuscular dentures, with their emphasis on form and function, are more comfortable and natural looking than ordinary dentures, and they enhance the patient's facial appearance by supporting the facial muscles.
For patients with adequate bone structure, Dr. Davey and Dr. Wheeler often recommend implant-supported dentures. These dentures have a miniature titanium implant and a retaining fixture placed in the base of your denture. Because implant-supported dentures are firmly secured by dental implants, you'll no longer have to mess with adhesives or worry about slipping or floating dentures.
What do powdered fruit, talc, honey, dried
flowers, mice and lizard livers have in common? They have all
been ingredients in ancient toothpaste and powder. Yum.
Attention Chocolate Lovers…Many dentists
agree raisins can cause more tooth decay than chocolate. Sticky
foods such as raisins and dried fruits can stay on the teeth
longer and develop more decay.
According to a study at the University of
Connecticut, too much toothpaste early in life is responsible
for more than 70% of fluorosis cases (staining or mottling of
tooth enamel that develops when children swallow fluoridated
toothpaste). Although this problem is only cosmetic, it is recommended
children under six only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
and be reminded to spit it out after brushing.
