Nothing brings back a smile like a new set of dentures. Your confidence is restored, you have no more blemishes to hide, and you look and feel like yourself again. Life is great! Keep that smile shining through proper cleaning…
Cankers are painful sores inside the mouth. They are shallow ulcers that develop on the soft tissues of the mouth or at the base of the gums. They often appear gray, white, or yellow in color, with a red border,…
Dr. Jorge and his staff at Dental & Denture Clinic are Seattle general dentists. In addition to practicing general dentistry, they treat patients wearing dentures in Bothell, WA and the surrounding areas. The office has received questions from their patients…
What are the symptoms of denture-related stomatitis? Denture-related stomatitis, also called denture sore mouth, is usually a painless condition. Its symptoms are mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane beneath a denture. There may be swelling, and it…
Do people swallow air? Most people swallow some air when eating or drinking. In fact, it’s possible to swallow as much as two quarts of air per day. When someone swallows too much air, the person has a medical condition…
Dentures Can Break Dentures become more susceptible to breaking with age. This is because your mouth changes shape as you age and this causes your denture to have a looser fit, causing the plates to move more in your mouth…
What is the gag reflex? The gag reflex, or pharyngeal reflex, is a contraction of the back of the throat when the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue or back of the throat is touched. It is an…
What are denture adhesives? A denture adhesive is a pliable self-adjusting product used to hold a dental prosthesis (denture) in place. There are basically two types of denture adhesives: * Powders and pastes * Pads and strips When should dental…
