Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars which typically erupt around the end of skeletal growth, this is usually between the ages of 16 to 18. They may not exist in a complete set of 4, and in some scenarios the entire set of wisdom teeth is missing all together. In many ways they…
Nobody wants to be without a tooth for too long. A big gap in your mouth can not only affect your confidence, but you run a greater risk of getting gum disease too. A missing tooth can also be caused by gum disease in the first place as well as damage, serious tooth decay, or…
The teeth that make up a denture are usually formed from a choice of three material types: acrylic, chrome, or porcelain. Porcelain was traditionally the preferred material for denture teeth as it offers a more natural look, as well as being stronger and more durable than standard plastic. Porcelain is rarely used nowadays thanks to…
In this blog, we will be outlining all you need to know about how a partial denture should fit, including key partial denture fit information, denture customisation and fixatives, as well as bone resorption and loosening. Partial dentures possess arms which are called clasps, and these wrap around the tooth to ensure it stays in…
Teeth implants are a common treatment used for replacing teeth, aiding in the correction of missing and damaged teeth. They require a titanium root which is used to reproduce the root section of the former natural tooth. The natural tooth itself is then replaced with a dental crown on top. They sound sturdy, don’t they?…
An acrylic denture will usually last for between 5 and 10 years. Within these timeframes, an individual’s mouth and dentures can undergo significant variations, leading to an inadequate fit or poor appearance. Not only does this occur due to the denture changing over time, but also due to a mouth being a constantly changing entity that…
