Oral Information

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•            Studies by the American Heart Association have suggested that bacterial infections could cause or contribute to sever heart problems, complications or disease.
•            It’s highly recommended and expected that partial denture wearers clean their teeth and their dentures as often as they can. Bacteria can be found in any crevice, and it’s important that patients be made aware of these problems. The contact between a tooth and a denture is the home for bacteria and calculus. It’s crucial that you take the steps to ensure your oral hygiene is constantly monitored to prevent major infections and breath odours.
•             Just like one should remove their dentures before bed, it’s highly important that a partial denture wearer do the same. Whilst asleep with a partial denture in the mouth, it’s vital to be aware that large amounts of bacteria and calculus deposit itself between every tooth and the partial denture.
•            It has been discovered that patients with very little saliva with in the mouth have proven to be linked to high-risk heart problems.
•             Saliva is an essential substance, which is used to reduce food build up in the mouth and between teeth. It also counteracts or kills the accumulation of plaque and calculus surrounding the teeth. With out the presence of saliva, your mouth and teeth are forced to succumb to sever tooth decay and possibly irreversible gum problems and infections. As a result, your body is faced with the risks of high blood pressure that can lead to heart disease and consequently a possible heart attack.
•             Once you have made the decision for me to be your practitioner, it’s vital that you share with me all past and current health issues. It’s extremely important that we be made aware of this information to prevent future health problems. Certain medications can cause serious problems if you’re body cannot tolerate them. Some medication can cause serious heart conditions and can even trigger a heart attack. Your medical history is crucial to us and must be expressed to the practitioner before any treatment. At first meeting expect to forward to us any prescribed and/or non-prescribed medication that you may be taking at time of your appointment.

All denture patients must be aware that initially eating with a denture is going to be difficult and quite uncomfortable. It’s important to remember that eating properly is vital to a healthy mind a body. Research has suggested that people who chose not to eat properly has an increased risk of falling victim to heart problems and diseases.