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Questions about dentures are common. These Okanagan experts have the answers

If you91Ƶre a candidate for dentures, you may have a lot of questions 91Ƶ and some concerns 91Ƶ both about the initial process and how to maintain the dentures.
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If you91Ƶre a candidate for dentures, you may have a lot of questions 91Ƶ and some concerns 91Ƶ both about the initial process and how to maintain the dentures.

If you91Ƶre a candidate for dentures, you may have a lot of questions 91Ƶ and some concerns 91Ƶ both about the initial process and how to maintain the dentures.

Below, we explore four of the most common questions with Madison Eschbach, of .

1. I think I may need dentures 91Ƶ what do I do first?

An initial consultation will get you started. The Kasper team uses this first visit to review their approach to dentures, and share with you the methods available to increase your satisfaction with your dentures. You91Ƶll be provided with a written treatment plan and your denturist can submit to your insurance for pre-approval or eligibility.

91ƵThe consultation is complimentary, and you don91Ƶt have to start right then,91Ƶ Eschbach says. 91ƵLet us know if you91Ƶll be having some or all of your teeth removed, and then we can make a plan. We91Ƶll discuss price options and next steps, and if you haven91Ƶt seen a dentist yet, we can take care of sending a referral for you.91Ƶ

2. Can I have dentures put in the same day as teeth removal?

The simple answer is, yes. These are called immediate dentures, and they can be made ahead of time to be inserted at the time of the extractions, or you can wait a few days for your mouth to start healing.

91ƵImmediate placement is actually recommended for better long term results when adjusting to a first-time denture,91Ƶ Eschbach says. 91ƵIt helps control the healing so that your gums can form into the shape of the denture.91Ƶ

During your try-in appointment, the professionals at Kasper Denture Clinic will set your dentures in wax to try them on. This ensures you’re happy with the shade before they set them in acrylic
During your try-in appointment, the professionals at Kasper Denture Clinic will set your dentures in wax to try them on. This ensures you91Ƶre happy with the shade before they set them in acrylic

3. Can my partial denture be colour matched to my remaining natural teeth?

The team at Kasper Denture are highly trained in the art of colour and shade matching, and will discuss options before getting started.

91ƵEvery tooth brand provides us with a range of different samples to colour match with,91Ƶ Eschbach says. 91ƵWe can also whiten your natural teeth, or custom stain the dentures if it91Ƶs an in-between shade, for a truer match. Your second-last visit is called the try-in appointment 91Ƶ where we set your dentures in wax to try them on. This ensures you91Ƶre happy with the shade before we actually set them in acrylic.91Ƶ

4. I have implants under my denture, but my denture has become loose. Why?

With implants placed a long time ago, without follow-up maintenance visits, such problems can occur. Over time the bone shrinks beneath dentures, causing the dentures to slip and slide, or the attachment parts get worn down with use.

91ƵThis means you need to get these parts 91Ƶ called abutments and o-rings 91Ƶ maintained,91Ƶ Eschbach says. 91ƵYour dentures will loosen over time, the more you take them in and out. Replacing these parts can give you a tight fit again.91Ƶ

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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