If you are getting ready for or have just had dental implant surgery, you may have already given some instructions on how to properly take care of the sites in the days following the procedure. However, while taking care of your new implants, make sure you avoid the following mistakes that could irritate the sites or even dislodge the newly set posts.
1. Eating or Drinking Anything Hot
As part of your diet in the 24 hours following the procedure, you were most likely told to stick to either liquids or soft foods to keep from disturbing the surgical sites.…
Teeth grinding, also referred to as bruxism, is a common condition in both children and adults. People may grind their teeth during the day as a response to stressful situations or may unconsciously grind and clench their teeth constantly during the night. Children often suffer from bruxism due to the discomfort of adult teeth erupting. When your child grinds his or her teeth, it quickly wears down the enamel on their surfaces, so it’s important to treat this condition as soon as you can in order to protect your child’s dental health.…
Dentures are used to replace teeth that are missing. When all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw are lost, a full denture is used. However, when some natural teeth still remain, the missing teeth are replaced with a partial denture.
If you are planning to receive dentures, you may not know what to expect during the first month or so after your appliance has been fitted. Here are a few things that you can expect to experience as you become accustomed to your false teeth:…
