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Denture Care for Alzheimer’s Patients (part 2)

January 23, 2023 by Vernon Denture Clinic

***JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER 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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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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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?

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