Dental Bridge Vs. Dentures
Here at Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we understand the frustration that goes along with missing teeth. That is why our first priority is to find the optimal tooth replacement solution for our patients. Every tooth is essential in sustaining proper alignment; any free space, due to one or more missing teeth, can cause complications in […]
Can Dentures Cause Bone Loss?
Partly, though not in the way most people assume. The bigger driver is the missing tooth root rather than the appliance sitting on top of it. But wearing a denture does measurably speed the process up, and knowing which part is which changes what you can do about it. Why Bone Loss Happens After Tooth […]
Denture Adhesive Poisoning Symptoms: Zinc, Nerve Damage And Safer Options
Denture adhesive is safe for most people when it is used as directed. The concern is long-term overuse of denture creams that contain zinc. Swallowing large amounts of zinc over months or years can lower the body’s copper levels, and copper deficiency can cause nerve damage and blood problems. The condition is rare, but it […]