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Implant Retained Dentures: An Alternative to Standard Dentures

Do standard dentures leave you frustrated? Is it difficult for you to eat, speak or taste your food? If so, you have another option! Dentists in Brampton provide implant stabilization for implant-retained dentures. This advanced technique is also successful for patients that have difficulty getting their dentures to fit or stay in place during the day. The Low Profile Design Implant-retained dentures are lower profile in shape and size than standard dentures, taking up less space and freeing up the roof of your mouth. This allows the patients to enjoy tasting their food and have an easier time with their speech. Rather than an appliance that spreads across the roof of the mouth, implant retained dentures are more of a “U” shape, which only cover the arch of the bone, where your natural teeth would have been. A Secure Fit, Every Time For dental implant-retained dentures to function, implants are placed in both the upper and lower arches and a customized denture is made that

Gum disease: what it really is?

Gum disease is one of the most common conditions in adults, with close to 90% of dental patients experiencing some form of gingivitis. Gum disease can range from mild gingivitis to severe bone reduction causing tooth loss. While hereditary predisposition to gum disease is real, most people can take a proactive response to eliminate or even reverse this oral disease. What Does Gum Disease Look Like? Early forms of gingivitis appear as small, irritated areas along the gumline that may be tender or bleed when you brush and floss. Healthy gums don’t bleed when you clean them. This usually causes people to avoid flossing the areas and allowing the condition to worsen. As gingivitis turns into periodontal disease, your dentist can see signs of obvious bone loss on your routine dental x-rays . There are also deep pockets, which develop under your gums due to the presence of unhealthy bacteria in the area. When left untreated, these areas continue to worsen until so much bone and gum attac