San Diego Prosthodontics

April 19-25 we celebrate National Prosthodontics Awareness Week! This week is a time when we like to bring awareness to our dental specialty and educate people on what prosthodontists do. We often have patients that are referred to us by their family dentist and other dental specialists.  They may wonder, why did my dentist refer […]

If you are experiencing loose dentures, friction and pressure on your jawbones can cause sore spots and/or bone shrinkage. Your dentures should be examined every year to check for proper fit and to monitor any changes in your mouth. Your dentures may need to be relined to improve the fit. Usually, a set of dentures […]

Denture Sore Mouth or Denture Stomatitis is characterized by inflammation, irritation, and redness of the oral mucosa covered by a denture bearing surface. While the incidence of complete edentulism is declining, continued growth in the population strongly suggests the rate of edentulism will remain constant or even increase. Thus, denture sore mouth and the need […]

October is National Dental Hygiene month!  At San Diego Prosthodontics, it is our goal to help you attain a healthy smile.  We know that good dental hygiene starts at a young age. Dr. Recksiedler recently visited a local preschool to help educate children about the importance of brushing and flossing.     

If you are missing a tooth, there are many factors to consider when creating a treatment plan to replace your tooth. There are two accepted therapeutic approaches, either a fixed dental bridge or an implant-supported dental crown, which both offer reasonable solutions for patients. Making a complex decision requires the consultation of an experienced clinician, […]

Recipes to Try for New Denture Wearers Wearing dentures does not mean giving up all your favorite foods. Take heart: The key to learning to live with your new dentures is a bit of creativity and patience—not deprivation. The key is to find new ways of preparing and eating foods you previously included in your diet. […]

Are You Too Old for Dental Implants? Are you too old for dental implants? It is a common misconception that dental implants are not appropriate for aging patients. The good news is that dental implants can be placed in adult patients of any age as long as there is sufficient bone present to support the […]

What is the Difference between DDS and DMD? What is the difference between a dentist with DDS after his name and a dentist with DMD after his name? Often, we get asked what the meanings of DDS and DMD are. Is one designation better than the other? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), there […]

Having more candles on your birthday cake doesn’t have to mean having fewer teeth in your mouth. Though it’s commonly believed that you’ll have to lose your teeth as you age, it’s simply not true. There are some things you can do to maintain excellent oral hygiene and decrease the need for dentures. The teeth […]

Why is it Important to Bring a Complete List of your Medications to your First Dental Appointment?  In order to provide patients with a comprehensive dental evaluation, it is first necessary for your dentist to review your health history. It is very important to bring a list of your current medications as well as a […]