causes of denture breakage

Why Dentures Break — & How You Can Stop This from Happening

Is there anything more frustrating than denture breakage? Not only does a compromised appliance impair speech and your ability to chew, but it also calls for emergency denture repairs, which...

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How Many Teeth Do You Need for Partial Dentures?

How many teeth do you need to be eligible for partial dentures? There is no magic number. So long as you have at least one tooth missing, partial dentures could...

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Custom Mouthguards for Better Protection

At Direct Denture Care, dentures are usually our focus — but did you know that we also make mouthguards? From sports mouthguards to children’s mouthguards, we’ve got our patients covered. ...

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immediate partial denture

Day 3 After Immediate Dentures: How It Feels When the Immediacy Wears Off

So, you’ve had your natural teeth removed, and you’re nursing your swollen gums with immediate dentures. You’re on day 3 after the immediate dentures have been placed, and your gums...

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What If I Break My Dentures?

Dentures are delicate by nature. Made from acrylic resin and sometimes porcelain, these appliances are vulnerable to breaks, cracks, and chipping. Whether you’ve dropped your dentures in the sink or...

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Dental Implants vs Implant Overdentures

Dental Implants vs Implant Overdentures: What’s the Difference?

If you’re new here, you may be wondering how implant overdentures differ from dental implants. You may be aware that each solution either has or provides implant support — unlike...

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maintaining partial dentures

Busting Denture Myths: Dentures Aren’t Just for the Toothless

When you imagine dentures, you’re probably picturing full dentures rather than partial dentures. Full dentures are those (usually acrylic) appliances consisting of a full set of prosthetic teeth. When you...

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Immediate Denture Q&A

Can immediate dentures be permanent? How long do immediate dentures take to make? These are among the head-scratchers that may arise around the topic of immediate dentures. A curious concept,...

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Dentures Everything You Need to Know

Dentures: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re new here, you may be wondering, ‘What are dentures?’. And to be fair, there are multiple types of dentures available on the market. Some, like the classic full...

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Why Custom-Made Mouthguards Are Better Than Over-the-Counter Solutions

Why Custom-Made Mouthguards Are Better Than Over-the-Counter Solutions

Mouthguards play a crucial role in protecting teeth from damage during sports and other high-impact activities. Having a reliable mouthguard can mean the difference between a minor mishap and a...

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