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What Can A Denturist Do?
29
Jun
2022

What Can A Denturist Do?

Denturists play a vital role in the oral health of many Canadians, particularly as they age. When a person loses some or all of their natural teeth, everyday tasks become difficult, including speaking, eating, and smiling with confidence. Denturists help their patients get back to smiling
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Caring For Your Dentures: A Step By Step Guide
20
Jun
2022

Caring For Your Dentures: A Step By Step Guide

For many people, brushing your teeth is second nature; you’ve been doing it when you wake up and go to bed for years. But when you get dentures, your routine changes slightly. While dentures can’t be cared for exactly how natural teeth are, they still need some TLC to keep them
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Do Dental Implants Last Forever?
15
Jun
2022

Do Dental Implants Last Forever?

Despite improvements in dental care, many people suffer from tooth loss due to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were dentures or bridges. But today, dental implants are one of the most popular ch
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Common Causes Of Denture Damage
08
Jun
2022

Common Causes Of Denture Damage

Breaking your dentures can be a distressing experience. Not only do you need your dentures for everyday activities such as eating, speaking, and smiling, it can make you feel upset that you broke something built to last. But don’t be too hard on yourself; broken dentures can happen t
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Can Ill-Fitting Dentures Impact Your Health?
01
Jun
2022

Can Ill-Fitting Dentures Impact Your Health?

Ill-fitting dentures are more than just uncomfortable, they can actually be dangerous. When you get your dentures from the denturist they will discuss the fit of the denture with you and will properly align your bite. If for any reason the dentures are not comfortable, ensure you tell your
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How Do Oral Surgeons and Denturists Work Together For Dental Implants?
25
May
2022

How Do Oral Surgeons and Denturists Work Together For Dental Implants?

Denture implants are a form of permanent denture. Unlike traditional complete dentures that you need to take out for cleaning and sleeping, permanent dentures become fixed to the mouth and function just like natural teeth. In order to achieve this, a person must first receive implants for
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Am I A Good Candidate For Denture Implants?
19
May
2022

Am I A Good Candidate For Denture Implants?

If you have multiple missing teeth, denture implants could be the saving grace you have been looking for. Denture implants offer an effective, natural-looking tooth replacement that can provide an excellent way to restore your smile and oral function. Implant dentistry does require oral su
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I Have A Few Upper Teeth Remaining. Should I Save Them Or Have Them Removed?
12
May
2022

I Have A Few Upper Teeth Remaining. Should I Save Them Or Have Them Removed?

When a person is missing some of their natural teeth, they often get a partial denture. This denture has spaces for the natural teeth and uses the natural teeth as an anchor to keep the rest of the denture in place. If you only have a few natural teeth remaining, it may make it difficult f
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What Is Denture Stomatitis?
05
May
2022

What Is Denture Stomatitis?

Denture stomatitis, also known as oral thrush or denture thrush, is a form of infection of the mouth caused by a yeast or fungus called candida. Even though everyone has candida in their mouth and it is completely normal, it will begin affecting the mouth when there is too much of it. Dent
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National Dental Care Month: Do I Still Need To See A Dentist If I Wear Dentures?
28
Apr
2022

National Dental Care Month: Do I Still Need To See A Dentist If I Wear Dentures?

Do you need to see a dentist if you wear dentures? Yes, even if you don’t have natural teeth, going to the dentist is still an important part of maintaining your oral health. Although the word “dental” technically refers to the teeth, dentists specialize in overall oral h
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Tips To Prevent Jawbone Loss For Denture Wearers
21
Apr
2022

Tips To Prevent Jawbone Loss For Denture Wearers

When the jaw no longer has the root of your teeth to give it structure, the bone itself can shrink in a phenomenon called resorption. The jawbone is preserved through the pressure and stimulus of chewing, so when the natural teeth are no longer in place, the jawbone loses this stimulus and
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Dry Mouth And Dentures
14
Apr
2022

Dry Mouth And Dentures

Every day the average person produces between 0.5 and 1.5 litres of saliva. While saliva is not something people often think about, it is actually a vital part of the immune system that works to keep the mouth healthy. Saliva contains water, mucus, proteins, mineral salts, and amylase that
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Tax Season 2022: Are Your Dentures Tax Deductible?
06
Apr
2022

Tax Season 2022: Are Your Dentures Tax Deductible?

As springtime begins, so too does tax season. This time of year can be stressful, especially if you’ve incurred new expenses that you aren’t sure you can claim. While the government doesn’t cover dental or denture care as a part of your provincial health coverage, both ca
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April Is Oral Health Month: How Denture Wearers Can Support Their Oral Health
01
Apr
2022

April Is Oral Health Month: How Denture Wearers Can Support Their Oral Health

April is Oral Health Month, a good reminder to everyone to make sure they are taking care of their mouth no matter how many natural teeth they have. Oral health is important for all people, as the mouth is exposed to lots of new bacteria every day and eating and speaking are integral parts
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Denture Solutions: Partial Dentures For Teens
25
Mar
2022

Denture Solutions: Partial Dentures For Teens

While tooth loss is something that many young people may not consider, some teens need a solution to address one or more missing teeth. Tooth loss in teenagers can occur from sports accidents, vehicle accidents, gum disease, tooth disease, medical conditions that expose the teeth to stomac
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Can A Denturist Convert My Partial Dentures Into Complete Dentures If I Need Them?
17
Mar
2022

Can A Denturist Convert My Partial Dentures Into Complete Dentures If I Need Them?

Yes, a denturist can convert partial dentures into complete dentures. When a person requires dentures, it often does not mean all of their natural teeth are gone at once. What’s more likely is that a person is missing several teeth which requires them to get partial dentures. But, ov
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How To Take Care Of Your Gums If You Are A Denture Wearer
11
Mar
2022

How To Take Care Of Your Gums If You Are A Denture Wearer

Getting dentures doesn’t mean that taking care of your oral health is no longer part of your nightly routine. While you may no longer have all of your natural teeth to brush, your mouth does still accumulate germs and food particles that need to be cleaned away. Your gums are suscept
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A Step By Step Guide To The Denture Implant Process
04
Mar
2022

A Step By Step Guide To The Denture Implant Process

The denture implant process is completed in several phases that require healing between each. Once the dental implants are healed and fully assembled, then the permanent dentures can be secured. The implant that is surgically embedded is made of three sections: the implant body, the abutme
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What It Takes To Become A Denturist In Canada
25
Feb
2022

What It Takes To Become A Denturist In Canada

Dentures have been a part of human culture for centuries, with the popularization of dentures booming about 300 years ago, when sugar made its debut on the market. While dentures have been an important part of human life for a long period, Denturism wasn’t officially recognized as a
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How A Denture Rebase Can Extend The Life Of Your Dentures And Save You Money
18
Feb
2022

How A Denture Rebase Can Extend The Life Of Your Dentures And Save You Money

Modern dentures are designed to be comfortable and resilient, but over time the fit of your dentures may change or they may become damaged. Although dentures are made of strong materials, they are in use every day of your life and accidents can happen. These two factors, as well as the gen
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Are You Waiting For Your Denture Implants To Heal? Consider Flexible Dentures
11
Feb
2022

Are You Waiting For Your Denture Implants To Heal? Consider Flexible Dentures

Since denture implants are completed through surgery, they require time to heal. Typically, this recovery time is between 3 to 6 months. Although this amount of time is minuscule in comparison to how long these dentures last, it is still a long time to be without some or all of your teeth
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What Are The Most Common Causes Of Tooth Loss?
04
Feb
2022

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Tooth Loss?

Tooth loss is very common, particularly among adults ages 65 and over, but it can occur to anyone at any age and is often a normal part of life. For those who do lose their natural teeth, it can be distressing to lose the ability to eat and speak the way you used to. Tooth loss can occur f
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How To Adjust To Your New Partial Dentures
28
Jan
2022

How To Adjust To Your New Partial Dentures

If you are missing some of your natural teeth, partial dentures are a great way to get your smile back, enjoy the foods you love, and improve speech. Since they aren’t your natural teeth, it will take some time to adjust. When you get your partial dentures, be prepared to feel overly
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What Is The Healing Process For Denture Implants?
21
Jan
2022

What Is The Healing Process For Denture Implants?

Denture implants, also called implant supported dentures, are a long lasting denture solution for those who are missing teeth due to age, injury, or gum disease. Unlike regular dentures that rest on the gums, denture implants are made of one or more replacement teeth that are permanently a
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