There are a number of reasons why a person may wish to replace missing teeth. Not only are cosmetic reasons usually a contributing factor, but the chances of gum disease, tooth decay or serious infection are all significantly increased when even one tooth is missing. Understanding your tooth replacement options, the costs involved, and the […]
Dentures
What Are False Teeth Made Of?
In times gone by, tooth-loss had previously been managed by filing animal teeth and pieces of animal bone down and crudely attaching them into place. The former US president George Washington famously sported an early form dentures created from a mishmash of cow teeth, lead, human teeth and elephant ivory. Thankfully, oral hygiene has moved […]