Dentures for Doughboys
We already talked about how dentures helped win World War II , but decades before the US military tried to develop dentures that would help our soldiers–affectionately known as “doughboys”–stay fit for fighting the Kaiser on the battlefields of [...]
British Dentist Used Denture Scam to Steal $2.3 Million
A British dentist has been caught in a scam that netted her £1.4 million ($2.3 million). She submitted more than 7000 invoices for dentures and other dental work she didn’t do, including more than 100 for patients [...]
Dentists Provide Missing Perspective on Jowls and Facial Aging
It’s a little known fact that the first plastic surgery society in the US was the American Association of Oral Surgeons, which only accepted doctors who had both medical and dental degrees. It would have [...]
Teeth from the Big House: Inmates Make Dentures
It’s become part of the routine for correctional facilities all around the country: inmates are working and learning skills that will give them something to do besides return to crime when they get out. In [...]
Things You May Not Notice Can Make a Big Difference for Your Dentures
You may not have noticed the little wrinkles at the top of your mouth. These tiny crenelations are actually called rugae, and they can be very important for the proper fit of your dentures. Fitting [...]
Implant-Supported Dentures Not Better Than Regular Dentures for Nutrition
If your dentures are making it hard for you to eat, you may have turned to a lot of soft food. Not only does this mean you’re likely to end up eating junk food, you’re likely [...]
What Is Causing These Weird Growths on My Gums?
As a denture wearer, you might have noticed some strange growths developing on your gums. They may at first be painless, but can become more uncomfortable. And they are worrying, since denture irritation can [...]
Are We Failing to Give Seniors the Dental Health Care They Need?
A study from Connecticut points out the urgent dental health dangers facing seniors in long-term care facilities. Though the findings are specific to their state, they are likely mirrored across the country, including here [...]
15 Science-Based Principles for Proper Care of Dentures
We always talk about proper care and maintenance of your dentures, but what does that mean? Here are the 15 principles that an American Dental Association task force identified as being crucial to taking [...]
Dentures May Prevent Falls among Elderly
Whether living on their own, in a loved one’s home, or in a managed care facility, falls represent a common and serious threat to persons age 65 and older. They are so common that [...]
