Can Stress Cause Canker Sores?
Canker sores can be a real pain, literally. These sores, which have a white appearance with a red border can occur out of nowhere and be extremely painful. They are not contagious and as of yet, there is no definite reason for their appearance. One common denominator that has been noticed, however, is stress. There is no treatment or prevention for these sores, simply staying away from acidic foods, watching your stress levels and washing your mouth out with an antimicrobial mouthwash can help to ease the pain.
Using Mints to Freshen your Breath?
Finding the right way to freshen your breath can seem like a constant battle, especially when you consume odorous foods, such as garlic and onions. While there are many options that are perfectly healthy for your teeth, mints are not one of them. While powerful enough to freshen your breath, these hard candies can cause further damage to your teeth, putting you at risk for excessive tooth decay.
Dentures: Learning to eat again
Learning to eat with new dentures requires time and patience. Getting Started Before placing food in the mouth, bring the teeth together and swallow. This will help to seat the denture fully. Then place small bites of food in the mouth and chew it slowly on the side that seems the most natural and […]
Cosmetic Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures
The dentist treating the patient with missing teeth plays a huge role in natural appearance, function, and facial expression. The appearance of the entire lower half of the face depends on the teeth, where they are placed and their supporting structures. It is usually not too hard to determine that a person is wearing an improperly constructed or ill fitting denture. The reduced distance between the nose and chin, makes the face take on the appearance of premature aging. This can be restored with a correctly designed cosmetic denture. Correct positioning of the denture teeth will also improve speech that has been degraded due to a patients old denture.