Iris Zuckerman, DDS

The composite material used in bonding is prone to stain easily. It’s best to avoid food of color such as dark sauces, ketchup, red wine, coffee, and tea.

When you start wearing dentures, they may seem loose and sore on certain areas of your gums, as well as excessive saliva and loss of taste of food. Until you get used to keeping your dentures in place with the support of your cheeks and tongue muscles, these sore spots will need to be relieved by your dentist and could take several visits. After a few weeks, these problems will go away as your oral tissues will adapt to wearing dentures. However, if you still feel irritation or excessive soreness in any area, contact your dentist’s office.

If you don’t floss, you will become more prone to gum disease, which could lead to tooth loss if not treated. As it is, it’s tough enough to keep your teeth clean while having braces, that’s why flossing becomes an important routine on a daily basis. Remember that flossing aids in preventing tooth decay. As we say, “Don’t forget to floss.“

You’ll need antibiotics to clear up an infection in a wisdom tooth. It’s important that you visit an oral surgeon for a consultation. You may need to take antibiotics at least a week before having the affected tooth treated.
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Even if you have complete dentures, you still need to care for your gums. Whenever you take out your dentures, give your mouth a good rinse and then massage your gums with a washcloth or a soft toothbrush. If you have partial dentures, you still need to properly brush and floss your regular teeth every day. It is important that you visit your dentist at least twice a year for check up and cleanings even if you don't have any teeth to clean. The rest of your mouth needs to be examined and your denture will get a professional cleaning, which will aid in keeping them fresh and you feeling great while wearing them.

White tongue is typically characterized by white patches or spots, when you first notice this you might get worried about the appearance . But usually the condition isn't permanent.However, it can also be a symptom of a more severe illness. different factors and conditions may cause white tongue. such as :
Dehydration, smoking and alcohol consumption, an infection or illness, Thrush - this happens when there is an overgrowth of Candida fungus , reaction to medications, eating spicy food and of course poor oral hygiene ha ha. When in doubt it is always best to seek a professional opinion to ensure that serious underlying condition are treated early