Made from a flexible fabric, Valplast dentures are comfortable on the gums. There are no metal clasps as the denture hugs the teeth with the pink resin. These dentures are very cosmetic, however because they cover more gums, they are less hygienic than metal dentures. The denture is made by injection moulding, so future modifications …
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Dental implants to replace lost teeth
An implant is the gold standard for replacing a missing tooth. The metallic implant can be surgically placed into the jaw bone (by a specialist) and a false tooth is then added to it a few months after healing. Implants can replace a single tooth or multiple lost teeth. Costs vary but are estimated at …
Cracked teeth
A crack running through a tooth can turn nasty. It may start as a bit of a twinge when eating and then progress to a stronger pain. It is important to get some support around the tooth before it breaks completely. A crown can offer this circumferencial support, by wrapping around the tooth. If the …
Maryland Bridge
The Maryland bridge is the most economical little bridge , both in cost and in the amount of tooth that needs to be removed. Here only 2 slots were placed in the neighbour tooth and the false tooth is supported by a small “wing” of metal. These mini-bridges are excellent for filling a gap at …