Speak to faculty members of dental schools in your area 5. Call or write a nearby hospital that has an accredited dental service. Check the ADA Directory, which can be found in many public libraries and in all dental school libraries. The Oklahoma Dental Association is concerned about the fitting of dentures by unqualified and unlicensed persons. When poorly fitted dentures are worn, serious damage can be done to the tissue and bones that make the mouth function properly 3.
Dentists are the only persons qualified to provide comprehensive denture services.
Regular dental checkups by your dentist are an essential part of any prevention program. If you see your dentist regularly, any dental problems you have can be treated in their early stages. Brushing and flossing the teeth thoroughly at least once a day is necessary to remove plaque. Using fluorides helps prevent and control dental decay. More than half the U.S. population now drinks water that contains the right amount of fluoride for good dental health.