by Megan Skarsen | May 23, 2019 | Oral Cancer
We’ve heard it all from e-cigarette vapers, “vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes”, “vaping is helping me quit smoking cigarettes”, “vaping contains less chemicals than cigarettes” or “there is no scientific proof that vaping is harmful”. Although...
by Megan Skarsen | May 9, 2019 | Denture
Dentures come in many different forms, from design to materials used. One of the goals as a denturist is to provide the client with an appliance that can function well, while also being aesthetically pleasing. The aim in creating a denture, is for the teeth to look...
by Megan Skarsen | Dec 1, 2018 | Denture
When it comes to dentures, they do more than help chew food. Dentures are also framed by a smile and is usually what other people notice first. Media puts a lot of pressure on the aesthetics of a perfect smile. So, what happens when one is embarrassed with their teeth...
by Megan Skarsen | Nov 20, 2018 | Denture
Every wonder why your denturist recommends getting a new set of dentures every 5-7 years, even though you feel like your dentures are fine? You get relines routinely every 2 years already to help the fit, so why bother with new dentures? Here are some reasons why...
by Megan Skarsen | Oct 25, 2018 | Denture
Patients often wonder if getting dentures will affect their speech? It’s a legitimate concern and there is definitely an adjustment period where talking, chewing and normal activities will feel different. Once you’ve learned to adjust, you should be able to...
by Megan Skarsen | Oct 18, 2018 | Denture
Now that you have your new dentures, what things should you know about them? When cleaning your dentures Important to set a routine for cleaning dentures Dentures create an environment for bacteria growth more than natural teeth Line the sink with a face cloth or fill...
by Megan Skarsen | Oct 14, 2018 | Denture
Surgical Denture Within the first year of the healing process with your surgical dentures, it is expected for the denture to become loose. During this year Woodside Denture Centre will make every effort to assist in your transition with adjustment and Temporary...
by Megan Skarsen | Oct 10, 2018 | Denture
The Masseter is strongest muscle in the body based on its weight. It is the facial muscle responsible for biting down, chewing and clenching. With forces like that, it is not hard to believe that a denture or the denture teeth may chip, crack, or fracture while in...
by Megan Skarsen | Oct 1, 2018 | Denture
When it comes to wearing dentures, one must understand that the denture-supporting structures in the mouth are in a constant state of change as the years go by. The denture you are wearing is fitted to your oral structure at the time of impression when the denture was...
by Megan Skarsen | Aug 12, 2018 | Dental
Once you have made the decision to get dentures or dental implants, the next step is to decide where you will get them from. Quality, cost, and efficiency are important factors in making this choice, but most people end up going straight to a dentist, not knowing that...
