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For those people who have had dental problems, obtaining dentures may have seemed like a good answer to their dental issues. However, one of the drawbacks of dentures has been the need for denture adhesive to keep the dentures in place. Products like Poligrip and Fixodent have become widely used to help denture wearers with

The Academy of Osseointegration has invited Dr. Richard Nejat to speak at their Annual International Meeting (March 3-5, 2001) in Washington D.C. Dr. Nejat  will speak on March 5, 2011. His topic is “Advanced Computer Guided Implant Dentistry“.

Periodontal disease is more prevalent and more severe in smokers than in nonsmokers. The host response in smokers is altered by a number of factors including increased gingival crevicular fluid, adhesion molecules and genetics. In addition, smokers are poor healers compared to nonsmokers and their response to periodontal therapy can be compromised which can result

Flossing helps clean teeth in the areas that brushing alone just cannot reach (between the teeth and under your gum line).  Flossing and then brushing helps remove plaque, a sticky substance that accumulates and hardens over time. Left untreated, plaque deposits can eventually lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Learning the proper way to

Denture Creams, like Poligrip and Fixodent, have been causing serious health problems in many people. Denture creams contain zinc, and excessive exposure to zinc can lead to copper depletion, which when severe, can cause serious neurological disorders. More than 35 million Americans use denture creams, such as Poligrip and Fixodent, to keep their dentures in