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Whether due to the natural process of aging, an illness or an injury, dentures improve the quality of life for anyone who wears them. Today, due to advancements in materials and clinical technique, the level of appearance, comfort, functionality and durability for replacement teeth has improved. Implant supported dentures are one of the most exciting advancements in denturism today. Implants are a "life changing" solution to the loss of one or more teeth. Visit our page on implants or ask at the clinic if this is a treatment option you might want to explore. FIVE STEPS TO MAKING A DENTURE Phone a denturist. Denturists specialize in dentures. This initial consultation is the best time to discuss in detail a treatment plan, special medical needs that may affect your treatment, aesthetics, the type of denture you want and the cost. Second, the denturist will make an impression of your gums. Your gums are reproduced using dental stone. This insures a custom fit that matches the condition of your mouth exactly. Due to advances in materials technology, making this impression is now comfortable and takes very little time. Third, the denturist will establish your "bite" which is the exact position of your jaw when closed. Tastless wax bite blocks are used to establish this position. Your new dentures are then created in wax for the "try in". Fourth, is the try in period. Because the dentures are for the moment made of wax, they can be easily modified for comfort, fit, appearance and speech. You might bring along a trusted family member or friend to advise you on how your replacement teeth look. As most denturists have an on-site laboratory, most adjustments take very little time. A try in might mean more than one visit if you or your denturist decide to make changes. It is important to speak up at this time, if you have any concerns. Once you are satistied with the result, the dentures will be finished in hard acrylic. After being finished, it is difficult and expensive to change the dentures. The final stage is the fitting. The denturist will insert the dentures and make some small adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit. They will give you information on how to best care for your new teeth. In addition, we recommend you book a few follow-up appointments to make sure everything is going well. You may make a follow-up appointment yourself. It is important for your health that if the condition of your mouth changes, you call your denturist immediately. Often there are simple answers to common issues. A regularly sceduled appointment gives you the opportunity to ask questions before the condition becomes a bigger problem. OTHER CLINIC SERVICES Full and Partial Dentures Implant Supported Dentures (visit Implant page for information) Comfortable Impressions Repairs, Rebase and Cushion Relines Tooth Whitenning Myoloc™ Stability Systems Gingival Toning Softliners Anti-snoring Devices Related Denture Products
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PETERBOROUGH 308 Rubidge Street (705) 742-7703 Mon. to Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Weds. only 8:00 am to 8:00 pm LAKEFIELD OUT OF TOWN DENTURISTS |
