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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.

Adapting to Life with Dentures

June 15, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Learning to live with a denture takes practice, patience, and time

Whether you’re looking at getting your first denture or you’ve been wearing dentures for years, most patients will experience some difficulty when adapting to dentures. Happily, these problems can be effectively managed and in most cases overcome with patience, time, practice, and proper care and treatment options best suited to your needs.

Scheduling a Denture Consultation

June 1, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Your denturist will provide you with information about your denture-related treatment options during a consultation

You think you need a new denture made. Maybe it’s your first denture, or perhaps you have been wearing a denture for some time and think it’s time for a replacement. What’s your first step? Schedule a consultation.

COVID-19 and Patient Safety

May 25, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

To keep patients safe, our multi-layered approach involves much more than simply hand sanitizer and face masks

The risk presented by COVID-19 caused us to close our office from March 16 to May 24. Now that we are reopening, what are we doing to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and the general public?

Adjusting to the “New Normal”

May 13, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Diligent hand hygiene, social distancing, symptom checks, and face masks are some of the new realities of life with COVID-19

In March 2020, our clinic and many other businesses temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

When we closed, some of our patients were forced to delay or pause treatment. Since closing, other patients have been unable to resolve various denture-related problems.

Enhanced Protocols for Reopening

May 12, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

The BC government announced its “Restart Plan” on May 6, 2020

On May 6, BC’s Premier announced BC’s Restart Plan. This is a phased approach to protect people and ensure that our province will rebound from COVID-19.

Phase 2 of this plan was to begin rolling out in mid-May. This includes the restart of dental services under enhanced protocols as early as May 19. As of today, we are still waiting for those protocols to be announced.

In the meantime, we wanted to provide some information on “enhanced protocols” that will affect denturists and other health-related professionals as BC restarts its economy.

Why Is My Lower Denture Loose?

March 16, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Complete lower dentures possess some unique characteristics to which denture wearers must adapt

One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that their complete lower denture is loose. What leads to issues with comfort, looseness, and reliability of a complete lower denture? And what can be done to improve things?

COVID-19 Risk Prevention

March 10, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

While the risk within BC is still considered low, public concern about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is growing. Vernon Denture Clinic takes this threat seriously.

How long will my denture last?

March 9, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

A new denture is a big investment in your health – and one that will need to be made periodically

One of the most frequent questions we are asked is how long will my new denture last. Sadly, a denture will not last forever – 5 to 7 years on average – but perhaps not for the reasons you think.

Nutrient Deficiency in Denture Wearers

March 3, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Make sure you can eat a nutritiously diverse diet – talk to your Denturist if chewing is difficult

March is National Nutrition Month

According to a 2017 report, people who are fully edentulous (missing all of their teeth) are at risk of experiencing nutrient deficiencies.

What is nutrient deficiency? What contributes to it when it comes to denture wearers? And what can you do to prevent this from happening?

Why should I remove my denture at night?

February 17, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Don’t be afraid to take your denture out at night – it’s good for your health!

Some patients tell us they can’t imagine going without their denture at night or for any length of time.

So why do we tell patients to take their dentures out overnight?

How Long Does It Take to Make a Denture?

February 3, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

The process to create a new denture takes anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the type of denture

The amount of time it takes to have a denture made depends on a few factors, but most importantly it depends on the type of denture you need to have made.

Coronavirus and Other Viruses: How to stay healthy

January 28, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Reduce your risk of getting sick with tried-and-true ways to prevent virus transmission

It’s all over the global newswires – Coronavirus. While this new illness has caused widespread concern, influenza and even the common cold present a higher risk to most Canadians.

Whether from colds, flus, or the latest Coronavirus, how can we reduce our risk of getting sick and keep ourselves and others safe?

When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s – Planning for appointment success

January 27, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Caregivers can take simple steps to help ensure appointment success for patients with Alzheimer’s or other dementias

JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH

When a person has Alzheimer’s, appointments with health and dental care practitioners are inevitable. However, those appointments also cause disruption to routines that are often calming for persons with dementia.

5 Ways to Maximize Dental Insurance Coverage

January 20, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

To maximize your return on your dental insurance investment, a planned approach yields the best results.

Dental insurance is an investment in your oral health. And like most investments, you want to make sure you get a good return from it.

Transitioning to an Immediate Denture

January 13, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Patience, time, and especially practice are your keys to success when transitioning to an immediate denture

Immediate dentures are a welcome treatment option for many patients. However, for many patients, the body will initially not respond so positively.

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When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s – Communication with denture clinic staff

January 6, 2020 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Caregivers play a large role in helping loved ones get through dental appointments calmly

JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH

If you are caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s, the job of communicating what your loved one needs to feel comfortable may fall to you. The more you can share with your Denturist about how to reduce your loved one’s anxiety, the better they can provide a positive and productive appointment experience.

Annual Checkups Will Keep You Smiling

December 23, 2019 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Keep your smile looking its best – schedule an annual denture checkup

Once you have your denture, you can forget about it, right? Wrong! Annual checkups are needed to keep you healthy, comfortable, and smiling.

How Long Should You Wait After Extractions to Get Dentures?

December 16, 2019 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Your Denturist can help you decide how long after extractions you should wait before you start wearing a new denture

If you are planning to have extractions, you will need to decide how – and when – to span the gap where you will soon be missing teeth.

Holiday Denture Care

December 9, 2019 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Minimize denture risks so you can fully enjoy a festive holiday season

You had planned for everything – except that denture emergency during Christmas dinner.