6 Signs of Poor Fitting Dentures Almost 1 in 5 Irish adults over the age of 54 have no natural teeth but in most cases are wearing complete dentures. But the questions is Do they Fit properly? Are they comfortable? According to a recent study carried out by Trinity College Dublin (The Longitudinal Study…
Why has our unique service become so popular and why we are so passionate about delivering this level of care to this vulnerable group? Wouldn’t you like your teeth brushed and your mouth cleaned if you were unable to do this for yourself? What if it was difficult, what if you were unsure how to…
What are Dental Implant Retained Dentures? Implant Retained Dentures are a great solution for denture wearers. For our patients who have experienced extensive tooth loss, we generally recommend a couple of implants to help stabilise and tighten your removable dentures The traditional dentures we make for you are a great fit and can have very…
How to Care for your Dentures Maintaining your Oral Health is paramount to your Overall Health and your dentures form a large part of your Oral Health. Did you know that Dentures develop a Biofilm over time which is similar to that found on Natural Teeth, including Plaque, Stain and Calculus and regular denture washing…
Why is my Denture breaking? As a denture gets older and older, it becomes more prone to breaking. The major reason for this is that as it ages, the fit becomes looser and looser. This often causes rocking of the denture while it is being worn. Repetitive flexing like this weakens the plastic causing it…
What are Dentures? A denture is a custom-made bespoke medical device that is designed to replace missing teeth (worn over the gums). They are removable and are usually made from real looking resin teeth bonded to an acrylic (plastic) or chrome (metal) base. Dentures help to give facial, lip and cheek support, help to improve…
Is a tooth extraction painful? Do I need dentures straight after? There is no need to travel away from Ireland to search for a trustworthy dental clinic to have a tooth extraction or to start the process of getting new dentures. People used to believe that the best professionals were living abroad but we at…
A true story from one of our patients at Dental Tech Group The first time I met Irene, she was distressed beyond belief. Distraught, crying, desperately searching for help. You see Irene had been married for 40 odd years to her wonderful husband, Willie, and in that entire time her husband had never seen her…
Senior adults are more likely to have dentures than younger ones. As we are getting older our health conditions change, including oral health. Changes in body chemistry and other life changes due to the increased use of medications, affect the gums and teeth and can results in conditions hardly seen in younger adults. Common Dental…
Are there foods and drinks that can help you brighten your smile? By incorporating certain foods into your diet, you can brighten your smile and whiten your teeth naturally. Let’s find out 7 foods that will help you to whiten your teeth naturally: Apples Apples contain malic acid, an ingredient that can be found in many…