Oral Health Blog Articles

Oct 06, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

Are Your New Dentures Making Your Mouth Sore?

Reasons Your Dentures Might Make Your Mouth Sore Fit When you first receive your new dentures, your denturist will ask you if they fit well and feel natural. While you might think they feel right at the time, new dentures may take some adjusting. . .

Aug 08, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

What Is Peri-Implantitis And How Can I Prevent It?

What To Know About Peri-Implantitis What Is Peri-Implantitis? Peri-implantitis actually begins as peri-implant mucositis, which is a form of infection. This infection develops when bacteria builds up near the site of denture implants. If left. . .

Jun 28, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

What Can A Denturist Do?

What Is A Denturist? A denturist is a dental health care professional that works with people who are missing some or all of their natural teeth. Denturists are specifically trained to work with dentures and they may collaborate with other dental. . .

May 31, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

Can Ill-Fitting Dentures Impact Your Health?

Denture Fit And General Health Damage In The Mouth When your dentures don’t fit properly, they can cause mild wounds to develop in the mouth. These can include blisters or sores from areas where the dentures rub or they can be cuts or scrapes. . . .

Future Smiles - Blog - I Have A Few Upper Teeth Remaining

May 11, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

I Have A Few Upper Teeth Remaining. Should I Save Them Or Have Them Removed?

Reasons To Save Your Teeth Save Any Natural Teeth You Can Pulling teeth is always a last resort. If your teeth are healthy, there is no reason to pull them. Some people may be tempted to have their natural teeth pulled if they only have a few. . .

May 04, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

What Is Denture Stomatitis?

What You Need To Know About Denture Stomatitis Those At Risk Of Developing Denture Stomatitis This condition doesn’t happen to everyone with dentures, but the likelihood of it’s development is dependent on several factors. Denture. . .

Future Smiles - Blog - Do I Still Need To See A Dentist If I Wear Dentures

Apr 27, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

National Dental Care Month: Do I Still Need To See A Dentist If I Wear Dentures?

4 Reasons To Visit The Dentist If You Wear Dentures 1. Protect Remaining Teeth The most obvious reason to see the dentist is for any remaining teeth. Not every person who wears dentures wears complete dentures, and people who wear partial. . .

Apr 13, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

Dry Mouth And Dentures

Dry Mouth 101 How Dry Mouth Can Affect Your Denture Experience Saliva plays an important role in the function of dentures. The saliva saturates food particles to aid in swallowing and the layer of saliva between the gums and the denture helps. . .

Future Smiles - Blog - How Denture Wearers Can Support Their Oral Health

Mar 31, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

April Is Oral Health Month: How Denture Wearers Can Support Their Oral Health

Good Habits For Great Oral Health Clean Your Mouth Whether you have few teeth to brush or none, you still have to take care of your mouth and clean it with the right products. If you have some natural teeth remaining, make sure you brush and. . .

Mar 11, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

How To Take Care Of Your Gums If You Are A Denture Wearer

Proper Gum Care 1. Clean Your Dentures. Although your dentures are not your real teeth and therefore can’t develop cavities, a buildup of plaque anywhere on the dentures can cause health issues for the gums. If plaque is not removed from the. . .

Feb 04, 2022
Vlad Dumbrava

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Tooth Loss?

Causes Of Tooth Loss Gum Disease. Also known as periodontitis, gum disease is an infection within the gum tissue that can cause damage to the bone that supports the teeth, thus leading to tooth loss. Gum disease is typically caused by poor oral. . .

Future Smiles Blog - Dentures Can Help the Jaw Bone

Oct 06, 2021
Vlad Dumbrava

How Denture Implants Reduce Jaw Bone Loss

If you have missing teeth, you are at an increased risk of developing issues due to jaw bone loss. And while it’s exciting to get a strong bite and beautiful smile back, maintaining a youthful look, oral health, and jaw structure is incredibly. . .

Mar 03, 2021
Vlad Dumbrava

3 Ways Dentures Can Extend And Improve Your Life

Complete dentures can have a dramatic impact on your quality of life if you're suffering from substantial tooth loss. Here are three ways tooth loss is bringing you down that you might not have expected. Wading into the world of dentures. . .