For millions of people, the dental office is a place of sheer panic. The distinct smell of the office, the high-pitched whine of the drill, worries about gagging during procedures, and the fear of judgment from staff can be paralyzing. A 2025 study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that 72.6% of US adults report some degree of dental fear, with 26.8% of them being severely terrified of the dentist. So yes, it’s common, extremely common, but it shouldn’t ...
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Should You Buy Partial Dentures Online Without Seeing a Dentist?
We live in a world of instant gratification. From groceries to prescription glasses, almost anything can be delivered to your doorstep with a few clicks. Naturally, this convenience has spilled over into dental care, with advertisements for partial dentures online popping up on social media feeds and search results. It makes sense why so many flock to it. Buying partial dentures online is: Cheaper More convenient Less anxiety-inducing And faster to get All without having to s...
READ MOREBest At-Home Dental Impression Mold Kits: What to Look For
When you look in the mirror and see a broken or missing tooth, it can ruin your day. You might find yourself Googling, "what should I get to hide my chipped front tooth?" in an effort to mask this imperfection. And you’ll get plenty of results. The internet is full of quick fixes, but these are often messy and short-lived. If you want a real solution that is both durable and looks professional, like a partial denture or a "flipper," without the astronomical costs of going to the dentist, yo...
READ MOREHow to Order Custom Dentures Online Without Sacrificing Fit or Comfort
Millions of Americans are starting to realize that going to the dentist to get a new set of dentures is not the best use of their time or money, not when you can get dentures so easily from the comfort of your home. The only problem is that many first-time denture buyers worry that going the mail-order route means risking a poor fit or uncomfortable teeth. The good news is, you can order dentures online without sacrificing fit or comfort, as long as you know what to look for and how to do ...
READ MOREHow to Fix Poor-Fitting Dentures
Do your dentures feel loose or even painful? For the 43 million Americans who wear them, many have had this same experience. Poor-fitting dentures can make eating a chore and smiling an embarrassment. But you don’t have to live that way forever. Ill-fitting dentures can be fixed! Why Dentures Become a Bad Fit Dentures might start out fitting well, but our mouths change with time. There are a few reasons a denture that once fit like a glove might get loose or uncomfortable over time. Bone an...
READ MOREFlexible Dentures, Snap-Ins, and More: Exploring Modern False Teeth Options
Gone are the days when the only “false teeth” were your grandparents’ blocky dentures sitting in a glass. In a global study spanning 19 countries, nearly one in five adults wears denture of some kind. To meet this demand, today’s false teeth options are numerous, innovative, and more comfortable than ever. You could be missing one single tooth or an entire mouthful and still have plenty of options to choose from. Traditional Dentures vs. Modern Alternatives Dentures have been the go...
READ MOREDo You Really Need Denture Adhesive?
As a denture wearer, have you ever seen those commercials promising an “all-day hold” and wondered if it was actually true? Denture adhesives are a legitimately great product that can help keep your dentures snug against your gums. But do you really need denture adhesive? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no; it entirely depends on how well your dentures fit and your personal comfort levels. Some people can’t live without it, while for others, the product isn’t necessary. Here’s...
READ MOREHow to Prevent & Treat Denture Stomatitis
If you wear dentures, you may have heard of denture stomatitis, a common condition also known as “denture sore mouth” or thrush under dentures. But the good news is that it’s preventable and treatable with proper care. What is Denture Stomatitis? Denture stomatitis is an inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissues, usually in the gums or palate, that is associated with wearing dentures. To call this common would be an understatement. Denture stomatitis affects up to 20-67% of removable...
READ MOREWhat Is Denture Relining and When Do You Need It?
Even the best-fitting dentures won’t fit perfectly forever. That’s a given because mouths naturally change over time, and when that happens, relining dentures is often the best way to restore their fit without needing a whole new set. With over 36 million Americans living without natural teeth, and about 90% of them wearing dentures, periodic adjustments like relining are commonplace. What Is Denture Relining? Denture relining is a process in which a dentist (or a denture lab) adds a ne...
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