patient health

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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?

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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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March is National Nutrition Month

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