denture problems

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

How Bone Loss Affects Denture Fit

November 27, 2019 by Vernon Denture Clinic

Bone loss can lead to ill-fitting dentures. Visit your Denturist to discuss solutions to restore proper denture fit and function.

All denture patients will experience it: that day when you realize your denture has become loose.