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Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning

June 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?
By John Shoemaker, DDS, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Having practiced over 30 years, I have seen a tremendous variety of dental problems, from the simple to the complex. With new technology and patient education, some dental problems have been reduced and yet other problems have increased. And yet, the fundamental problem we all face regardless of age, dental history, genetics, gender, etc., remains: How do I make my teeth last a lifetime? […]

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Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?

May 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?

Dentures: The End of Dental Problems or Just the Beginning?

By John Shoemaker, DDS, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Having practiced over 30 years, I have seen a tremendous variety of dental problems, from the simple to the complex. With new technology and patient education, some dental problems have been reduced and yet other problems have increased. […]

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Dr. Finger talks edentulism and the denture handicap – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 23, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dr. Finger talks edentulism and the denture handicap – LIVING WELL Magazine

Edentulism and the Denture Handicap

Courtesy More Smiles Dental Spa, Dr. Finger, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

According to the World Health Organization criteria, edentulism is considered a physical impairment since all teeth have been lost. Many patients with this condition may have impaired ability to perform two essential life tasks, namely, speaking and eating. […]