Question from Manyee in California: Hi Doctor, Hope all is well with you! I am asking for my mom.  My mom has bridges on both sides ( lower).  In order to make sure both sides of bridges are good, her dentist used a temporary glue ( that’s what the Dr. told her) for the bridge [...]

Dentures are an investment to your health and to your smile. It can be quite costly as well. Payment for a denture not only includes the denture but also includes the cost of the extractions and for any adjustments. Patients often think that it is so costly and often choose not to have dentures made. [...]

Sometimes wearing dentures mean you have to wear denture cream to keep them in place. There are so many types of denture adhesives out there that it can be overwhelming to someone who just wants to keep their dentures in place. You always want to ask your dentist for their suggestion but as we have [...]

Just like your regular teeth, dentures can develop tartar and stains if you don’t properly care for them. How you care for your dentures will ensure long lasting dentures that won’t have stain buildup. You will want to find a denture brush to use to clean the denture. You can use a mild soap to [...]

Question from Kathy in Queensland, Australia : I had all my teeth taken out a month ago. With no trouble.How long now for dentures to be done as i have had the moulds done today. Hi Kathy, The dentist will usually pour up your impressions the same day that he takes them. After that, it [...]

Question from Jackie in Virginia: Pain & feeling of my gums”working” as in infection. I had a tooth extracted on Wednesday,today is Saturday, and I still have a considerable amount of pain and weird sensation in my gums.  The dentist who extracted the tooth told me that once the tooth was gone, the pain is [...]

Among the many excuses why people don’t floss regularly is the complaint that it causes pain, discomfort, and/or bleeding afterwards. The reasons can be many, some of which are insignificant while others could indicate a potentially dangerous condition or disease of the gums. If you have just started flossing your teeth regularly, chances are your [...]

Once you get dentures it is important to keep them as clean as possible to ensure that you do not put bacteria back into your mouth. Caring for your dentures is a simple task and also one that is often overlooked. Dentures can have staining and can get tartar buildup just like your regular teeth [...]

You have made the decision to purchase dentures and you have weighed all of your options. The big question hanging over your head is what are the disadvantages of having dentures? An upper denture will cover some of the taste buds that are found on the roof of your mouth making it a little more [...]

Dentures are a great alternative to replace teeth and help bring back your smile and confidence. With all good things come disadvantages as well. Dentures can affect how you taste things but temporarily. Your taste buds are located on your tongue, throat and roof of the mouth. When you place food in your mouth the [...]

Question from Alan in Utah: Root canals and crowns. Hello,  I am in the Army Reserve, and I am looking to enroll in Tricare Dental.  I am fairly certain that I will need a root canal soon.  What sort of co-pay is required for a root canal and crown under Tricare Dental? Hi Alan, There [...]

If dentures are not something you are quite taken with, there are other ways to replace missing teeth. You need to discuss all options with your dentist before making an educated decision about what is best for your health. Dental implants are ways to replace teeth that are missing. Dental implants are placed in the [...]

Your dentist has told you that you need dentures and has given you different ways of going about getting them. You still need to have teeth extracted and your thoughts are how will I eat and what about day to day habits like smiling and talking? These are valid thoughts that you will have and [...]

Enamel is a protective hard layer that surrounds the outermost portion of your tooth. It protects dentin (which is a softer layer under the enamel) and dentin protects the nerve chamber to your tooth. Enamel is essential for keeping your teeth healthy. Without enamel your teeth would decay in a matter of days, your teeth [...]

Question from Kris in FL: I am a 48 yo healthy female. On Monday I had an impacted wisdom tooth cut out and decided (unwisely) to have the tooth # 2 in front of the wisdom tooth on the same side pulled because it was going to need a root canal and a cap due [...]