Dentures may seem old-fashioned to some, and they are a target of ridicule to others, but as we discussed in a recent post, dentures remain an effective solution for missing teeth for many people. There are, of course, many types of dentures, but generally speaking dentures have improved in durability, performance and [...]
The most recent governmental report on oral health and dental care in Australia revealed that nearly half of the country’s children have experienced tooth decay, and that more than 35 percent of Australians age 5 and older had not visited a dentist in the previous year. Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into Tooth decay is [...]
Australian waters are home to about 180 species of sharks, according to the Department of the Environment, and some of these larger predatory fish are viewed as threats to human life and recreation. But the findings of a recent study indicate sharks could help scientists develop new ways to treat tooth loss. Missing teeth are [...]
When it comes to modern options for replacing missing teeth, dental implants receive a lion’s share of the attention. But traditional dentures, long the king of the jungle in this regard, should not be overlooked as an effective, comfortable and attractive treatment. State-of-the-Art Dentures? It’s True As the Australian Dental Association (ADA) [...]
When it comes to restoring bite function and smile aesthetics lost due to missing teeth, dentures and dental implants are the primary treatment options. For some patients, a combination of the two known as implant-supported dentures is the best choice. With implant-supported dentures, bite stress is channeled around the dental implants. Because [...]
