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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreCustom 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. ...
Read MoreDay 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreDental 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...
Read MoreBusting 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...
Read MoreImmediate 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,...
Read MoreDentures: 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...
Read MoreWhy 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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