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Preventive care to keep dentures 㽶Ƶֱ and smiles! 㽶Ƶֱ in tip top shape

Denture experts in Vernon and Kelowna share how to maintain a perfect fit
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The team at Kasper Denture Clinic can help you keep your dentures fitting and functioning perfectly.

For most people, becoming completely acclimatized to something new takes a little time. Dentures are the perfect example. Feeling fully comfortable with new dentures can take six to eight weeks, often with adjustments made during this time to ensure they fit as comfortably as possible.

㽶ƵֱDentures are definitely not one-size-fits-all,㽶Ƶֱ says Madison Eschbach from . 㽶ƵֱEveryone has specific measurements, and your dentures can be customized in every aspect.㽶Ƶֱ

However, since your mouth changes over time, and like real teeth, your dentures experience wear and tear, they also need to be adjusted and replaced from time to time.

㽶ƵֱIt㽶Ƶֱs recommended that you come in every two or three years to see if any changes need to be made,㽶Ƶֱ Eschbach says.

As the tissues in your mouth change over the years, you may notice your dentures becoming too tight or too loose. Your dentures may start shifting in your mouth as you talk and eat, and sore spots may develop.

㽶ƵֱAs the denture teeth wear down, there㽶Ƶֱs resorption of the jaw bone, or you lose weight, your or bite does shift over time,㽶Ƶֱ Eschbach says. 㽶ƵֱThat㽶Ƶֱs why it㽶Ƶֱs important to have them refitted 㽶Ƶֱ to ensure they㽶Ƶֱre closing properly. We want that natural wear on the teeth, and maintain optimal chewing height in the denture, which helps maintain your bones.㽶Ƶֱ

Refitting of dentures can involve a simple tightening, teeth sharpening, or a re-base, where all the 㽶Ƶֱpink㽶Ƶֱ part of the denture is replaced. This gives a custom re-fit to your gums, gets rid of the bacteria in the old acrylic, and replaces the brittle acrylic so the dentures are less prone to cracking.

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㽶ƵֱEventually you will need to replace your dentures,㽶Ƶֱ Eschbach says. 㽶ƵֱMost patients need them replaced approximately every five to seven years, and that usually aligns with typical insurance coverage. However, if we can go beyond that length of time, that㽶Ƶֱs fantastic!㽶Ƶֱ

The denture professionals at Kasper Denture Clinic offer complimentary consultations, and encourage patients to come in for an exam to ensure their dentures are fitting and functioning properly.

㽶ƵֱI㽶Ƶֱve had people say they feel like they㽶Ƶֱre wasting our time when they have doubts or concerns,㽶Ƶֱ Eschbach says. 㽶ƵֱWe want you to have peace of mind and be comfortable, so don㽶Ƶֱt hesitate to come in for a quick exam and some measurements.

㽶ƵֱAnd don㽶Ƶֱt worry, you㽶Ƶֱre definitely not wasting our time!㽶Ƶֱ

Follow Kasper Denture Clinic on and , or at one of their clinics located in Vernon and , or their satellite office in .



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