Making Dentures: The Consultation
You think you need a new denture made. Maybe it’s your first denture, or perhaps you have been wearing a denture for some time and think it’s time for a replacement. What’s your first step? Schedule a consultation.
New Denture Difficulties and How to Overcome Them
Whether you’re getting your first denture or you’ve been wearing dentures for years, most patients will experience some difficulties when adjusting to a new denture. Happily, these problems can be managed and in most cases overcome.
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How to tell if denture problems are affecting a loved one with Alzheimer’s
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
Because Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are progressive in nature, it is inevitable that verbal communication between a patient and their Denturist will become problematic and eventually impossible. In practical terms, this means that your loved one may not be able to express what they are feeling, if they have discomfort, or what they think is causing their discomfort.
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Quality of life for the edentulous Alzheimers patient
Caregiver support is essential to a loved one’s quality of life
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative disease of the brain. While Alzheimer’s remains incurable, support and care early in the disease can help manage symptoms and improve a patient’s quality of life.
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Getting the White Right: Selecting tooth shade
You see it everywhere in the media: brilliant white teeth. Celebrities have made the super-white look very much in demand. However, for most people, including denture patients, ultra-white teeth do lead to the most aesthetically pleasing results.
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