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Understanding Dental Instruments ( Part 1 )

Once you enter the dental clinic, you will see a dental chair :

Dental Chair

When you sit down in a dental chair, your eye first goes to the row of shiny, sharp instruments sitting in front of you.  : Continue reading

How to Evaluate Denture Occlusion

Denture occlusion is no different from natural teeth occlusion. Occlusion refers to your bite, to how well and how accurate the teeth come together and how well the top teeth fit into the bottom teeth when you bite together. If you experience pain when you bite down or chew food, your occlusion may be off and need adjustment. You evaluate denture occlusion the same way you evaluate natural teeth occlusion, with dental occlusion paper and a mouth mirror available from your dentist or a dental supply laboratory. Continue reading