Use Partial Dentures Wisely To Protect Your Future Oral Health

Dentures, removable restorations for missing teeth and gum tissue, can take a number of different forms but are usually of two different types: complete and partial. A complete denture replaces all the teeth in a given arch. A removable partial denture (RPD), on the other hand, replaces several missing teeth while using the remaining teeth…

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Tom Hanks’ Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth — with an ice skate, no less — to stop the pain. Recently, Dear Doctor TV interviewed Gary Archer, the dental technician who created that…

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4 Things You Should Be Doing To Maintain a Healthy Mouth

Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the real ounce of prevention. Here are 4 things you should be doing every day to keep your mouth healthy. Use the right toothbrush and technique.…

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