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Implant Care & Maintenance

July 10, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

In our opinion, one of the most innovative trends in modern dentistry is the dental implant. Dental implants are medical devices that are surgically inserted in the jawbone. While they provide support for crowns, bridges, or dentures, they also help to keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss, keep adjacent teeth stable, and preserve the health of surrounding bone and gums.

A Brief History of Dentures

June 12, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Since their advent more than 2,700 years ago, the materials and techniques used to fabricate dentures have continually improved. Denture patients today benefit from advancements like implant-supported dentures, dental imagery to assess bone mass, and lifelike synthetic teeth. But in the beginning, dentures were not always so high-tech.

What to Know About Your First Denture

May 2, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

When patients transition from natural teeth to their first denture, they often focus on the positives. They may be excited to be moving away from chronic tooth pain. They may look forward to restoring a smile that was affected by missing teeth. Or they may be ready to move on from more restorative procedures on their natural teeth. For these patients, dentures can certainly be a game changer.

However, dentures can also pose certain challenges – albeit many temporary – that patients need to be aware of. Here are a few things patients should know before they commit to their first denture.

Denture Care for Alzheimer’s Patients (part 2)

January 23, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Further to our post earlier this month, here are some tips to assist you in maintaining your loved one’s good denture and oral health.

Denture care for Alzheimer’s patients (part 1)

January 9, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

If you are caregiver to a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s, you may need to assist them with proper denture and oral care. In the early and middle stages of the disease, this may mean offering support, reminders, and coaching. In the later stages of the disease, you may need to take over responsibility for this care.

Here are some tips to assist you in maintaining your loved one’s good denture and oral health.

Diabetes and Denture Care (Part 2)

November 22, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is a condition that can pose various complications to your oral health. If you are also managing multiple healthcare issues, as are many of the senior patients we see each year, your health risks increase.

In our previous blog post, we outlined complications that can arise from diabetes and that affect oral health. In this post, we discuss what you can do to keep your mouth and dentures healthy.

Diabetes and Denture Care (Part 1)

November 2, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is a condition that can pose various complications to your oral health. If you are also managing multiple healthcare issues, as are many of the senior patients we see each year, your health risks increase.

In this blog post, we outline complications that can arise from diabetes and that affect oral health. In our next post, we discuss what you can do to keep your mouth and dentures healthy.

Lost your denture – what can you do?

May 30, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

We’ve all misplaced our keys, wallet, or phone. It tends to happen when we are distracted, tired, or when we make changes to our routines. A lost denture often happens in exactly the same way.

The Three R’s of Denture Care

May 11, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Some people believe that a denture made today will last them for a lifetime. Imagine their surprise to learn that a denture must be maintained, updated, and eventually replaced with a new, better fitting appliance.

To help you understand the maintenance required by denture wearers, here is a brief overview of the three R’s of denture care: Repair, Reline, and Replace.

Are Acrylic Teeth Better Than Porcelain?

April 27, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Some of our patients who have been wearing dentures for many years are familiar with porcelain denture teeth.

Porcelain has a reputation as a durable material for denture teeth. It resists wear, thus preserving tooth length for a longer period compared to acrylic teeth. Porcelain’s translucency, depth of colour, and reflection of light have also long been considered the gold standard of artificial teeth.

Claiming Denture-Related Expenses

March 15, 2022 by Vernon Denture Clinic

As tax time approaches, you may be wondering if your denture-related expenses qualify as tax deductible or what documentation you will need to submit.

Holiday Denture Problems

December 7, 2021 by Vernon Denture Clinic

During the holiday season, many denture wearers put their teeth to the test with plenty of eating, drinking, and socializing.

Taking care of your teeth over the holidays will help you keep your focus on family and festivities, not an avoidable denture problem

Here are some ways to avoid the most common causes of holiday-related denture chips and breaks. And if the worst happens, we’ve got some tips for how to survive until the problem can be fixed.

Denture Care for Diabetics

November 30, 2021 by Vernon Denture Clinic

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is a condition that can pose various complications to your oral health. If you are also managing multiple healthcare issues, as are many of the senior patients we see each year, your health risks increase.

In this blog post, we outline complications that can arise from diabetes and that affect oral health, as well as what you can do to keep your mouth and dentures healthy.

The Benefits of a Partial Denture

November 8, 2021 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Regardless of age, many people are missing one or more of their natural teeth. Here is an outline of the health risks posed by missing teeth and the realistic and affordable solutions – including a partial denture – that are available to solve the problem.

Prioritize Protein in a Soft Foods Diet

November 2, 2021 by Vernon Denture Clinic

When on a soft foods diet, make sure you incorporate protein into every meal

Many patients on soft food diets complain about weight loss and low energy. These symptoms are usually attributed to a diet high in carbohydrates and empty-calorie foods like potatoes, pasta, and surgery smoothies. The solution? Protein!

Here are some tips to help you find high-protein, easy-to-eat foods.

6 Reasons to Use Your Dental Insurance Before the Year Ends

October 20, 2021 by Vernon Denture Clinic

It might sound counterintuitive, but maximizing your dental insurance by using up your benefits before the end of the year can save you money – as well as save you time and help you to avoid dental care problems

If you have dental insurance, here are 6 reasons to consider making the most of your coverage before the end of the year.

Get the Most Out of a Soft Foods Diet

November 3, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Delicious? Nutritious? Satisfyingly varied? A soft foods diet can be all of these things!

Have you recently had a tooth extracted, dental implants placed, gum grafting done, or otherwise experienced dental trauma? If so, you may need to follow a soft foods diet.

How can you eat healthy and keep your diet interesting, varied, and protein-rich while on a soft food diet? Here are some tips to help you ensure your easy-to-eat foods are also nourishing.

Banish Oral Malodor (Bad Breath)

August 3, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Your denturist can recommend the best products for you to combat oral malodor

Oral malodor, halitosis, bad breath: no matter what you call it, it’s unpleasant and embarrassing. It is also one of the leading reasons that patients seek dental treatment.

Mints, gum, pills, pastes, and other breath “treatments” act mainly as temporary cover-ups. Some “breath busters” can make the problem even worse. So how can oral malodor be treated?

Foods to Eat After Dental Surgery

July 13, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

As anyone who’s just had dental surgery knows, eating while your mouth heals can be difficult. Foods must be soft and easy to eat, but since healing can take a few days or longer, it is also important that you don’t get bored of limited menu options.

Nourishing soft foods like soups are gentle on recovering tissue following oral surgery

Here are some tips for foods to eat after dental surgery that will help you through your post-surgical healing period.

Getting Through Dental Impressions

June 29, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Impressions are a necessary step when having dentures made, though some patients find the process uncomfortable.

Ask most patients about their least favourite part of having a denture reline or a new denture made, and chances are they will mention dental impressions.

Impressions are an essential part of the process to create a new denture and reline an existing denture. Unfortunately, when your Denturist puts a dental impression tray in your mouth, both the tray and the viscous impression material oozing in your mouth can cause your gag reflex to engage.