About Me

While most people are aware of and understand acute illnesses, like a cold or flu, few people truly understand what it's like to live with a chronic illness. In fairness, it's difficult to understand it unless you live with it every day. Unfortunately, that also means that when you're diagnosed with a chronic illness, information about what to expect can be hard to come by. I've lived with a chronic illness for years, and I decided that sharing my story might help other people. I hope that the information about how I manage my chronic disease will help you to feel more empowered about managing yours.

Dentist

Common Problems Experienced By New Denture Wearers

For new denture wearers, there is a period of adjustment. During that time, it is not uncommon to experience problems, such as gagging and food seeming to lose its taste. If you are new to dentures, here are some of the most common problems experienced and possible solutions to them. Food Has No Taste Some new denture wearers complain that their food has lost its taste. A loss in taste can have an impact on nutrition.

Bone Augmentation: How It Works And Types Of Bone-Augmentation Procedures

If you have lost a tooth to gum disease or decay, you may be able to have it replaced with a dental implant. An implant is basically a titanium rod that is surgically inserted into the jawbone to act as an anchor for an artificial crown. Implants are a proven and effective method of tooth replacement, but they do require that you have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support them.