Attempting to eat without dentures or remaining natural teeth is not only a challenge but can come with a host of other issues.

The importance of maintaining excellent oral hygiene cannot be overstated.

While many may believe that challenges diminish with the loss of natural teeth, the truth is quite the opposite. Daily oral care remains paramount, even for those with no remaining natural teeth.

Having a functional denture is essential to not only your smile’s aesthetics but also your ability to eat. Not replacing your worn-out or ill-fitting dentures can lead to low self-confidence and food avoidance.

Here are 5 signs your denture may need to be replaced.

Our team of Denturists, Lab Technicians and Support staff are deeply immersed in the process of creating your new smile. From the initial consultation to denture fabrication to every check-up and denture adjustment in the years to come.

Well-fitting dentures should offer you Retention, Support, and Stability. If you find that your dentures are moving about and or are causing you sores, it is imperative to have one of our Denturists inspect your denture(s), and examine your mouth.

We’ve seen some online ads offering cheap and quick dentures that you can make yourself, and we are here to tell you to save your money!

Now that you have your new smile it is important to remember that your new dentures will take some getting used to. While this is an exciting time and you’ll want to dive right into eating the foods you love, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Why see a Denturist? A Denturist is someone who has been trained specifically to fit and fabricate dentures. In Canada, to be a Denturist you must have graduated from an accredited denturist school and, completed provincial board examinations.

A complete denture is made when either all of the upper and/or lower teeth are lost and need to be replaced. A complete denture replaces all of your teeth. Beyond appearance, a complete denture enables you to chew your food properly and improve speech.

With advancing dental technologies in tooth restoration, partial dentures may be more common than full dentures. A partial denture replaces a few or more missing teeth while utilizing any of the remaining natural teeth you may have in order to stay in place.

There are a few ways to fix a broken denture, and even more reasons why they break.

So you are finally ready to take the next step in your oral health care. Not only does taking care of your oral health impact your overall health, but it also has some other added benefits you may have not thought about.

If we are missing teeth, it can have a huge emotional impact on our lives. Our teeth not only help us eat and speak, but our smiles also have an enormous impact on how we connect with those around us.

Did you know that Minuk & Koster Denture Clinic offers house calls to personal care homes, supported living residences, and hospitals? We at Minuk & Koster Denture Clinic have been providing this service for many years to those who are not physically able to come into the clinic.

With so many brands and types of denture adhesives, how do you know which one is best for you? Will you choose, powder, paste, or pads? A lot of this will depend on personal preference. Sometimes, new dentures may be the best solution.

Over time, dentures tend to get loose. This can happen for a few reasons: jaw bone resorption, weight loss, and, age/ wear of the denture itself.

So, what makes Digital Dentures different? A digital denture can be replaced easily should you ever lose it.

There are many factors that may contribute to why someone may need dentures such as: Health conditions, dental accidents, genetics, and more. Proper oral hygiene and regular checkups with your dentist are critical in preventing advanced tooth decay and other oral health issues.

The longevity of your denture’s life and your self-confidence with your smile may depend on how you take care of your oral health. Creating a simple care routine that includes both professional denture cleanings and yearly checkups with your Denturist is of utmost importance.

The three factors that determine the fit of your denture include retention, support, and stability. How do these characteristics influence the fit of your denture?