Complete & partial dentures aren’t just for seniors—anyone can lose a natural tooth due to an injury, whether that’s from playing sports or tripping on the sidewalk! Even though missing teeth are relatively common, many people feel embarrassed about the gaps in their smiles. Dentures are a way to replace these gaps with functional, natural-looking replacement teeth.
Missing teeth is a daily inconvenience. Spaces in your mouth can make it difficult to chew food, speak clearly, and smile confidently. To resolve these issues, you can invest in a set of dentures in Winnipeg that are custom-made by a team of professional dentists.
We all need strong, healthy teeth to use throughout our lifetime. Consider a set of partial, complete, or implant supported dentures in Winnipeg to help you with that.
At Fresh Dental, we will carefully create a set of artificial teeth that will fit your mouth perfectly. We can design a set of partial dentures that attach between your natural teeth, or if you require a complete set, we can extract any remaining teeth, and once your gums have healed, create a full replacement set of your missing teeth.
As your mouth adjusts to your dentures, it’s normal to experience gum irritation or have some difficulty speaking/chewing. However, these issues will diminish with time.
If you have trouble securing regular dentures in your mouth, try increasing your water intake to prevent having a dry mouth.
Dentures are removable replacement teeth designed to restore some of the function and appearance lost when natural teeth are missing. The right denture for your needs depends on how many teeth need replacing, the condition of your remaining teeth and gums, your jawbone health, and your treatment preferences.
Complete dentures replace all the teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, and rest on the gums. We may recommend them when an entire arch of teeth is missing, or the remaining teeth are too unhealthy to support other options.
Partial dentures replace several missing teeth while working alongside healthy natural teeth. Their design depends on the location of the gaps and may include clasps or other components that help hold the denture in position.
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants placed in the jawbone to support replacement teeth. Your jawbone should be healthy and dense enough to support implants to get this kind of denture.
Implant-retained dentures attach to dental implants for additional retention but may still receive some support from the gums. They are generally removable, allowing patients to take them out as directed for maintenance.
Immediate dentures are prepared before the remaining teeth are removed and placed shortly after extraction. Because the gums change as they heal, these dentures may require adjustments, relining, or eventual replacement.
Custom dentures are created using impressions, measurements, and bite records from your mouth. Their design considers fit, function, tooth shape, and your individual treatment needs.
Dentures may be considered for patients who need to replace multiple teeth and want a removable tooth-replacement option. Your dentist will assess your gums, remaining teeth, jawbone, bite, and general oral health before recommending treatment.
A partial denture may be suitable when several teeth are missing, but healthy natural teeth remain. The condition and position of those teeth will affect how the denture can be supported.
Missing teeth can affect chewing and speaking. After an adjustment period, dentures can make it easier and more comfortable to eat and speak.
Complete or implant-based dentures may be considered when all the teeth in the upper or lower arch are missing. Your available options will depend on your oral health, anatomy, and treatment goals.
Conventional dentures may be an option for patients who do not want implants or are not candidates for implant treatment. Our dentists can explain the differences between removable dentures, implant-based options, and other tooth-replacement treatments.
Your first appointment allows you to discuss your concerns and goals; your dentist may recommend dentures, bridges, dental implants, or other options.
Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums, and bite to determine which dentures may be best for your needs.
Your dentist explains which denture options could be the right fit, along with their benefits, limitations, and maintenance requirements. With your go-ahead, they will begin the process of creating your dentures.
Impressions or digital records capture the shape of your mouth. Bite measurements help determine how the upper and lower teeth should meet.
Your dental team creates your custom dentures. A trial appointment may be included so the fit, bite, and appearance can be reviewed before completion.
Once the denture is ready, your dentist checks its fit and bite. Additional adjustments may be needed as you begin wearing it.
The shape of your mouth can change over time and affect how a denture fits. Regular examinations allow your dentist to monitor your oral tissues, remaining teeth, and denture condition.
Fresh Dental provides patient-centred dental care at its Pembina and Kenaston Village locations in Winnipeg. The team at Fresh Dental speak over half a dozen languages, a testament to their desire to connect with all of their patients.
With their years of experience in denture care, they can help you find the right dentures for your needs. If dentures are not the right fit, they will recommend alternative options.
When you first get your dentures, eating or speaking may take some practice. Mild tenderness may also occur while your mouth adjusts.
Follow the instructions provided by your dental team; be sure to come in for your scheduled adjustment appointments. Contact the clinic if your dentures cause persistent soreness, become damaged, or no longer fit properly.
Caring for dentures is relatively simple; your dentist will give you cleaning, wearing and storage instructions for your specific denture. For most dentures, removing them, brushing them with a denture cleanser, and leaving them to soak in a special solution overnight is most of the care they need.
Dental visits remain important even if you have no natural teeth. Your dentist can examine your gums and other oral tissues, assess the denture’s fit, and identify when an adjustment, reline, or replacement may be appropriate.
Have you ever laughed out loud at a joke, only to feel suddenly embarrassed that people may be looking at your missing teeth? With dentures, you won’t need to hide your teeth when you’re having a good time. Many patients find that dentures boost their self-confidence, whether they’re in social situations or at the dinner table.
Our Winnipeg dentists will empower you to display your bright, shiny smile.
In the past, many patients have been hesitant to get dentures—this is partially due to a fear that they’ll fall out when they chew, smile, or talk.
But recent innovations in dental technology have created a solution for this concern: implant-supported dentures. At Fresh Dental clinic, we offer both implant-retained dentures (where a few dental implants help to secure the dentures) and implant-supported dentures (where the dentures are entirely supported by implants).
With an dental implant, an artificial root made from titanium is anchored into the jawbone. It creates a totally secure fit so that nothing will move around in your mouth during daily activities. Complete dentures rely on your gums for support and suction to stay in place.
Dental implants are an excellent adjunct to dentures.
There are two main types of dentures:
If you are missing several teeth, but still have natural ones remaining, a set of partial dentures can fill in those gaps. Since partial dentures have surrounding teeth for support, they tend to be more secure than complete dentures, especially when chewing or speaking. Partials attach to nearby remaining teeth and are removed at night. We offer a variety of partial denture options for all of our patients.
These sets are designed to replace an entire row of missing teeth with artificial teeth. A Health Canada report revealed that 6.4% of Canadian adults have no natural teeth. In these circumstances, a complete set of dentures can be used to entirely replace a patient’s smile.
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