denture function

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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