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Can you remember all the advice your dentist or dental hygienist gave you? You heard something about flossing and brushing, but what else did your healthcare provider say? It all seemed so clear when you were in the dentist's chair, but once you got home, you forgot the message.
White and radiant teeth. Who doesn't want that? Beautiful white teeth are popular and the offer to get them is huge. The advertisements promise snow-white teeth, often even within an hour. Whitening teeth using bleaching treatments is possible in many cases, but certainly not always.
You will receive an overdenture. This is a significant change, as your new dentures will play an important role in chewing and speaking. In addition, your artificial teeth are very important for your appearance. After all, your teeth are the first thing people notice. With ‘regular’ dentures, the roots of your own teeth are not used. With an overdenture, they are.
You get braces if your teeth are facing forward. Or if your teeth do not fit together properly. Braces straighten your teeth. This makes it easier to chew, for example. Brushing your teeth also becomes easier. This keeps your teeth clean and healthy. And, of course, a mouth with straight teeth looks nice.
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Do you have diabetes? If so, pay extra attention to your teeth and gums. People with diabetes are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums. This can be due to too much sugar in your blood. And the amount of blood sugar actually remains less stable with problems in the mouth. So you can go round in circles. Here you can find out what diabetes does to your mouth and teeth and what you can do yourself to prevent problems. You will also find tips, questions and answers. What diabetes does to the mouth
New dentures are a big change. Your new dentures play an important role in chewing and speaking. Moreover, your artificial teeth are very important for your appearance. After all, your teeth are your first look.
See also overdenture.
During your pregnancy, you are more likely to develop gum disease and cavities. In general, you can prevent these with extra attention to caring for your teeth.