We have recently performed a survey to find out what patients would consider important in the best dentist for them. What do you find most important in a dentist?
A recurring theme was that the patients want a dentist where they can feel comfortable that they can can always come back to their dentist in the future.
Then we asked further what qualities in the dentist would make them feel like that. Here the recurring factor was that the dentist has to be personable, friendly and knowledgeable, an expert in his field. The quality of the work has to be such that they feel confident that the workmanship will last for a long time.
If you are looking for a new dentist for your in New Port Richey, give us a call and we believe you will quickly see that Dr. Stein with his over 20 years experience has all the best qualities that you are looking for when you want to get high quality work done on your teeth and at the same time want to have a dentist where you feel comfortable coming back to him in the future.
Partial Dentures
Today’s dentures are fit for royalty. That wasn’t always the case, however. Dentures weren’t fully developed until the 18th century, which is why Queen Elizabeth I had to resort to plugging up gaps in her teeth with cloth.
These days, whether you lose teeth to malnutrition, poor oral hygiene or trauma, a full or partial denture can fill the gaps. Complete dentures are used if you’re missing a complete set of teeth on your upper (maxillary) or lower (mandibular) jaws. Partial dentures are used on patients who just have some missing teeth on either jaw.
Types of Partial Dentures
There are two types of partial dentures: fixed and removable. The health of the teeth surrounding the gap is one of the factors that determine what type of partial denture is prescribed for you.
A fixed partial denture is also called a dental implant bridge. A dental implant bridge permanently attaches artificial teeth directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue.
Removable partial dentures are also known as removable dental bridges. A removable dental bridge fills the gap between two healthy teeth and consists of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base. Removable partial dentures are connected by a metal framework that helps keep it in place.
Why Should You Wear Partial Dentures?
It’s true that partial dentures bring the beauty back to your smile. And that’s a big deal. But the other benefits of partial dentures are important, too.
Partial dentures also:
- Make it easier to chew and speak
- Maintain the shape of your face
- Ease the stress of your bite
- Prevent teeth from shifting
- Decrease the risk of gum disease
How to Care for Partial Dentures
You don’t need “The Midas Touch™” to keep your partial dentures in tip-top shape. Partial dentures, like your natural teeth, just need thorough and regular brushing in order to remove food deposits and plaque. Unlike your natural teeth, partial dentures are very delicate and break easily, so it’s important to handle them with care.
Other tips on denture care:
- Stand over a folded towel or sink while cleaning your dentures.
- Use a brush specially designed for cleaning dentures.
- Avoid using household cleaners or bleach to clean your dentures.
- Soak your dentures in a denture cleanser when not wearing them.
If you’re unsure about what denture cleanser to use, ask your dentist. Ideally, the denture cleanser you choose should bear the ADA Seal of Acceptance, which confirms a product’s safety and effectiveness.
When you come to visit your dentist in New Port Richey for oral surgery, it is very comforting to know that Dr. Stein has decades of experience in this field.
That can give you the confidence of knowing that you are obtaining the best quality of service.
Not every dentist has had the special training for the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Oral Surgery is a recognized international surgical specialty. Dr. Stein has undergone all the training and ongoing education to be in the top of his field in this important area of skill.
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons are usually initially qualified in dentistry and have undergone further surgical training. Some OMS residencies integrate a medical education as well & an appropriate degree medicine (MBBS or MD or equivalent) is earned, although there is legally no difference in what a dual degree OMFS can do compared to someone who earned a four year certificate. Oral & maxillofacial surgery is universally recognized as a one of the nine specialties of dentistry. However also in the UK and many other countries OMFS is a medical specialty as well culminating in the FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons). Regardless, all oral & maxillofacial surgeons must obtain a degree in dentistry (BDS, BDent, DDS, or DMD or equivalent) before being allowed to begin residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
They also may choose to undergo further training in a 1 or 2 year fellowship to expand the scope of practice to areas such as: