Sjögren’s syndrome is an uncommon autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks your body’s moisture-producing glands. This can cause dryness in the eyes, mouth, and throat. However, as a rheumatic disease, Sjögren’s syndrome also causes symptoms that overlap with rheumatoid arthritis. This includes attacks on the temporomandibular joints and the jaw muscles. The [...]
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Dentures can have a huge impact on your appearance. Poorly fitted dentures or cheap dentures can dramatically change your appearance for the worse, but properly designed dentures, like FOY Dentures®, can do just the opposite: giving you the best smile of your life, especially when they’re supported by dental implants. [...]
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Partial dentures are generally the least popular type of tooth replacement, a sentiment captured in their degrading nickname: flippers. In general, people only choose them because they are less expensive than other options, but many wearers quickly find that they can cause a host of problems, including receding gums. Why Partials Can Lead to [...]
