Tzagournis Dental Group Blog

Dentures are the tried-and-true way to rebuild your smile after tooth loss because of their many advantages. With a single prosthetic, your dentist can restore your ability to thoroughly chew your food and enjoy conversing with others more like you used to.

However, it can take about a month for your gums, tongue, and other supporting muscles in your mouth to acclimate to your new teeth. Many patients experience changes to their speaking patterns that they didn’t anticipate. If you’re considering upgrading your grin with dentures, continue reading to learn more about why this sometimes happens and what you can do to overcome it!

Dentures have allowed millions of people to enjoy a complete smile after tooth loss, restoring their confidence as well as their chewing and speaking abilities. While modern dentures are fantastically comfortable and incredibly durable, they do not last forever and can be damaged by certain bad habits. Here’s a brief list of activities that can tarnish or break your dental appliance so you can avoid needing expensive repairs or replacements.

Optimal healing after a tooth extraction requires avoiding dry socket, a complication that occurs when the blood clot in the tooth socket becomes dislodged, exposing nerve endings and bone. This not only causes significant pain but also hampers the healing process. Learn to recognize five warning signs of dry socket, discover four essential tips for prevention, and understand how your dentist can support you during recovery.

Your appearance will change as time passes. In addition to white hairs and wrinkles, your teeth can also change. Years of wear and tear, damage, and other issues can cause tooth coloration, enamel loss, and many other issues that affect the attractiveness of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can turn back the clock. Here’s how your dentist can address the most common age-related dental concerns using popular cosmetic procedures.

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Back in July, Dr. Tzagournis and his team participated in KidsFest, a local community-driven event that brings families in Westerville together for a day filled with fun activities, games, and entertainment! The practice used this opportunity to engage with their patients outside of the dental office, giving away toothbrushes and other fun dental supplies while also taking every chance they could to mention the merits of good oral health. Keep reading below to learn more about some of the highlights of this event and why you won’t want to miss the next one!