News - Part 2

5 Facts About Dental Implants That Will Put Your Mind at Ease

Although dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement, you might be worried that the procedure isn’t right for you. Are they really safe? Won’t people be able to tell they’re fake? Aren’t they unnatural? Wouldn’t dentures be easier? These are common concerns, but you shouldn’t let them stop you from considering dental implants Here are the facts: 1. The procedure is safe and effective The thought of inserting an artificial tooth replacement into your gums might seem scary. As long as you invest in a trained denturist, the procedure is overwhelmingly likely to go well. Success rates are about 98%. As far as pain is concerned, an implant is much better for long-term comfort than traditional dentures. In fact, many of our patients say the procedure is less uncomfortable than having their teeth cleaned. 2. No one will be able to tell the difference No one wants to…

Prevent Your Dentures From Giving You Pneumonia

Prevention is the best medicine, and for the elderly, every ounce of prevention is well worth it. A study published in The Journal of Dental Research suggests that going to bed with your dentures on could increase your risk of pneumonia significantly. The study involved 524 elderly individuals aged 81 and older and looked at which ones routinely wore their teeth to bed. It turned out that 41 percent of nighttime wearers had more than double the risk of developing pneumonia. Why Only 41 Percent? Bacteria reaches the lungs when it is breathed in, but it doesn’t always cause lung problems from its presence there; another contributing factor is a weak immune system. Why Are There Risks Associated with Wearing Them All Night But Not All Day? Sleep creates the perfect opportunity for plaque and bacteria to grow in the mouth and also to be inhaled into the lungs. Prevent…

Is Red Wine Good for Oral Health?

For years, we have been praising wine and other fermented fruit beverages for their positive effects on our hearts and the overall health our bodies. However, studies related to their effects on oral maintenance have generated some concern. Wines are usually acidic which is the source of the trouble. A small amount of acid is mostly harmless and can even be helpful in certain instances. However, too much can cause rapid enamel deterioration. Another issue is drying out the mouth and gums, doctors say all it takes is one glass to cause mouth dehydration. They recommend drinking a glass of water shortly afterwards consuming wine as a way to protect your teeth and gums. So how does the wine affect your teeth? Acid eats away tooth enamel, destroying the protective calcium underneath. Once that structure begins to erode, sensitive nerves are exposed, leading to the throbbing pain most people are…

The Dental Threats of Mouth Breathing At Night And What You Can Do

You have probably heard the conventional dental advice: floss daily, brush your teeth two to three times a day and see your denture specialist every six months. But new research and technologies continue to change the field of dentistry and oral surgery, and new guidelines and advice are starting to emerge that you might not have thought about before. Breathing through your mouth at night is something that, unfortunately, you don’t realize you are doing. It probably annoys you to wake up with a dry mouth in the morning, but there are a number of problematic causes and effects that come from being a nocturnal mouth-breather, including the effect it can have on your teeth. A recent study by the Dentsply Research Foundation published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation determined that nocturnal mouth-breathers are at a higher risk for cavities because of a lower intraoral pH level in your…

Dental Imaging Ensures Proper Implant Treatment

There are a lot of complicated steps involved in dental treatments, particularly when those treatments include implants. Though there are clear end goals, the planning process is very important. To help with that preparation process, our CDIC denture specialists use imaging technologies before you are even treated for your dental needs. But what exactly is dental imaging? Dental imaging is a tool that allows your denture specialist to take images of your mouth as part of the planning for your treatment. The imaging is easy and painless to do and provides your denture specialist with a detailed image of your teeth and jaws. The most commonly used type of imaging is x-rays. How is dental imaging used? Proper imaging will give your CDIC denture specialist a more accurate picture of your dental needs. With the x-rays in hand, your dental needs can be matched with the treatments available to improve…

How Dentures May Cause Tongue Irritation and Pain

Wearing dentures should be a comfortable experience that allows you to eat all your favorite foods and forget that you have dentures. Sometimes discomfort or irritation can be caused by your dentures, but there are solutions. Understanding what causes denture discomfort is the first step towards correcting the problem. The lower denture is often the most problematic for denture wearers, because it rests on top of the lower gums with no natural suction to hold it in place. The lower denture can cause pain if it shifts while you are eating or speaking, especially if it comes into contact with the delicate membrane that connects your tongue to your mouth. The floor of the mouth under the tongue is a very sensitive area. By nature this area was not designed to have anything come in contact with it except the tongue, and even the slightest touch can be irritating or…

How Smoking Affects Dental Implants

Despite many Canadian Government Health Department attempts to reduce it, smoking is still a widespread behavior in the population today. Generally, it has adversely affected the health of millions of people all over the world. However, at Canadian Denture and Implant Centres we are mostly concerned with oral health; smoking increases the risks of developing periodontal disease, peri-implantitis, root caries, and cancerous lesions. It is also known to cause stained teeth(and dentures), delayed healing of wounds after orthognathic surgery, periodontal procedure and extractions. The success of a dental implant relies on numerous factors which include: good surgery, good prosthesis, and proper maintenance. Studies show that dental implants typically have a high success rate and failures happen at a low rate and then only when there is a risk factor. The determining factors for implant success or failure include general patient health status, quality and quantity of bone, smoking habits, oral…

Why You Should Avoid At-Home Denture Repair

If you have dentures, chances are at some point, they will need to be repaired. Everyday wear will eventually take its toll. If you are considering fixing a denture problem without the help of a denture specialist, you may want to reconsider, and here’s why. Suppose you crack the acrylic or it breaks completely in two. Many people assume it’s all right to use a strong adhesive like superglue to hold it together until they can get to the specialist. After all, it’s just a temporary solution, right? Unfortunately, most commercial glues contain compounds that are toxic if ingested. Not only that, using permanent glue can result in a damaged denture plate, making it very difficult for the denture technician to actually complete the repair. In fact, they may not be able to repair it at all, forcing you to have to invest in another set. This is because any…

How to Correct Dental Implants that Sit Higher than your Natural Teeth

When you lose your natural teeth, the gum and bone in that area begin to shrink. Placing dental implants in such areas requires careful replacement of those tissues in the skilled hands of a denturist to avoid complications. The procedure is particularly tricky when performed in the front of the mouth, since an implant that is placed too shallow or too deep can create a cosmetic mishap – in the form of a long tooth and black triangles in some cases. The cosmetic concerns of poorly placed front dental implants mostly affect patients with a high smile line – when your smile shows more of your gums than usual. Such cosmetic failures are less noticeable for patients with a low smile line. So, how can this problem be corrected? It can be challenging to correct a dental implant that sits higher than your natural teeth without any additional work, because…

When Is a Dental Bridge the Right Solution?

A missing tooth can be uncomfortable; it can make it difficult to chew and eat, and possibly hold you back from smiling. Fortunately, a dental bridge can fill the gap, restore function, and keep your teeth aligned properly, saving you the pain and embarrassment of being toothless. There are different types of dental bridges, and depending on the position in your mouth the bridge is to be placed, its function, cosmetic considerations, and cost, your denturist will help you determine the right type of bridge. When are dental bridges the right solution? A bridge is essentially a three-part frame comprised of two crowns and a false tooth in between. There are three parts because the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap need to be ground down to anchor the bridge. The bridge then covers the prepared teeth (abutment teeth) so that the false tooth sits in the…