News Summaries - Dentures & False Teeth

The following list of articles covers a range of information on dentures and false teeth, as well as other related information. Brief summaries of the articles are provided, as well as links to the full text of the articles.

Presidental dentures return to Mount Vernon

The most famous false teeth in the world are now on display at George Washington's beautiful estate on the Potomac River. And modern forensics reconstruction techniques show us what the first President really looked like.

Ill-Fitting Dentures May Signal Osteoporosis

Post-menopausal women whose dentures do not fit properly may be affected by osteoporosis, according to Barbara J. Steinberg, D.D.S., clinical professor of surgery and medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dentists are often the first health professional to suspect a number of medical conditions.

Denture care essential for proper nutrition of senior citizens

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, very old persons with fewer functional teeth or wearing ill-fitting dentures consumed fewer nutrients than subjects with more teeth or without denture problems.

Five things you should know about dentures

A dental hygienist offers critical information to help denture patients understand the importance of regular office visits and at-home care.