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Denture Wearers, Healthy Smiles

You may be thinking about getting dentures or are one of the 45 million people in the U.S. who already have them. For those of you who have had dentures for several years, they’ve probably become a natural part of your lives. Congratulations! You’re in great company.

Whether you have full or partial dentures, you now enjoy a healthy smile. You may be considering getting dentures or are a new denture wearer. What are the important things that you should understand about dentures? What can you expect during the adjustment/healing period? How often do you visit your dentist or prosthodontist?

This discussion is a great opportunity to share information and our experiences with each other, and through that sharing, we all benefit.

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Q&A From Our Experts

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I'm looking for a dentist, and I'm running across DMDs and DDSs. What's the difference -- is one degree better than the other?

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They actually mean the same thing -- you're visiting a licensed dentist. Technically, DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine and DDS stands for ... Read More...

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Be Attractive

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Thirdage Wisdometer

Floss at least once a day, and do it before -- not after -- you brush your teeth. This is the best way to clean your teeth.

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