Doctor Plotka’s Antimicrobial Toothbrush with Flossing Bristles was created by Dr. Plotka, a renowned Boston-area dentist. These toothbrushes feature silver-infused, flossing bristles that naturally eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi between uses while going the extra mile to sweep away germ-harboring food and plaque from tight spaces that most brushes miss – and where 95% of […]
Proven qualitative advantages of interdental brushes Proven qualitative advantages in use the sustainably manufactured interdental brushes continue to offer users all of the proven TePe advantages. “The cylindrical brush design enables more effective cleaning, especially on the tongue and palate aspects of the interdental spaces,” explains Dr. Ralf Seltmann, Senior Manager of Clinical Affairs at […]
Pressure points from dentures can cause uncomfortable pain. But what can be the cause and, above… Read More Veneers for Beautiful Teeth: Six Facts You Should Know. Many people want beautiful, straight and… Read More Play your professional, leisure and school sports with the security of a modern mouth guard. Many… Read More Seniors’ dentistry […]
Easy tips for looking after your dentures Dentures do not get tooth decay or caries. So why does the prosthesis still have to be cleaned and properly cared for? The answer is simple – to maintain your oral health. Danger lurks in the bacterial coating or biofilm which forms on teeth and which will also […]
When choosing a new denture, the material and its compatibility quality should be taken into consideration. Most patients will ask for dentures that look beautiful and strong, and allows them to bite with confidence. Modern dentistry offers many materials and technologies that make this possible. But fitting a new denture can sometimes have unexpected consequences, […]
Interdental cleaning should be part of our daily oral hygiene, as this is the only way to… Read More Do you need new dentures? Here are five important questions that you should ask your dentist… Read More How many Americans are delaying their dental check-ups due to COVID? Most of us have been doing… Read […]
From a young age, we’ve been warned of the damage that can be caused to your teeth by sugary… Read More Our nextsmile.com survey discovered that the average American would be prepared to pay $5,652 for an aesthetically ‘perfect’ set of teeth. Broken down by state, Floridians would be prepared to pay the most – […]
The articulator is a mechanical tool for imitating jaw movements. The dentist or dental technician installs the plaster models of the upper and lower jaw in the articulator. The aim is to map the patient’s correct bite position and to create the denture based on this. This should ensure that there is no difference to […]
David B. does not like to remember his last vacation when he visited the Maldives with his wife and grandchildren. He lost his dental prosthesis while swimming in the sea and didn’t have a replacement prosthesis with him. Which may sound amusing, but it was not at all funny for David B. or his family. […]
In most cases, people who need dentures will use the technical services of a dental technician. This was the case with Bob Meyers who got new teeth from his dentist. “I was impressed with the close, smooth and efficient cooperation between my dentist and the dental laboratory,” he reported. But how exactly does this collaboration […]
If your dentures are loose, it’s wise to make an appointment to see your dentist. Together with the dental technician, the prosthesis is made to fit again and, if requested, can be “refreshed”; but why does the denture wobble at all? First of all, full dentures (toothless jaw) lie loosely on the mucous membrane and […]
The influence of teeth on the aesthetic appearance of a person has been known for a long time…. Read More David B. does not like to remember his last vacation when he visited the Maldives with his wife… Read More
Dental implants replace missing teeth in the jaw. The implants are screwed into the bone like small screws and through the process of osseointegration becomes firmly lodged in the bone. For the implant to be properly anchored in the jaw, the jawbone must be stable. But what if the jawbone is compromised due to bone […]
Losing your own teeth can be a highly distressing experience. That’s why many patients… Read More Valplast allergy free prostheses that are unbreakable, comfortable and biologically compatible…. Read More How long will my dental implants last? We hear this question so often. To ensure that your new,… Read More Many adults over 60 are fit […]