Posts tagged Denture
Beware of Dentures

It may surprise you, but I would not wish a denture on my worst enemy. This may seem hyperbolic, but it is accurate-I wish good health over less-than-perfect treatment for everyone. I make them, but I warn patients that as much as they can replace teeth and improve appearances and chewing, they have many pitfalls. I warn patients that they may appreciate appearing as if they have all of their teeth, but there will be a host of problems with them. In short, the best dentures in the world will still have numerous problems; they may marginally function as natural teeth. This post covers the good, bad, and ugly of dentures.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General Health, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSDenture, Denture Sore, Prosthesis, Prosthetic, Prosthodontist, Implant, Full Denture, Partial Denture, Precision Attachment, Chewing, Swallowing, Gagging, Gag, Dental Hygiene, Super-eruption, Collapsed Bite, Reline, Relining, MalnutritionComment
Oral Yeast infections (Thrush and Candidiasis)

Yeast infections of the mouth are somewhat common. They are usually caused by illness, corticosteroid use, and antibiotics; however, there are numerous additional causes. In today’s post, I discuss the types, causes, treatment, and prevention.

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Scott Solomons, DDSYeast, Candida, Candidiasis, Denture, Stomatitis, Thrush, Steroids, Antibiotics, Angular Cheilitis, Linear Gingival Erythema, carbohydrate, Nutrients, Vitamin B, Iron, HIVComment