Plenty of wearers never let anyone see them without their teeth, so taking a denture out in the dental chair can feel exposing. Here’s why it’s needed and how to make it easier at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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For many people, the denture is part of how they face the world. Even close family may rarely see them without it. So the prospect of removing it under a bright light, with someone looking closely, can be enough to delay a visit for years.
That reluctance is common and understandable. It also helps to know why the appliance has to come out: the dentist needs to see the gums, any remaining teeth and the denture itself separately. Knowing the reason, and saying how you feel, can take some of the sting out of it.
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The tissues under a denture can only be examined when the appliance is out of the mouth.
Mentioning your discomfort at the start lets the dentist explain each moment before it happens.
Ask for a short pause before removing it, or for the steps to be described in advance.
Whether you wear a complete or a partial denture, the dentist is interested in two things that can’t be judged together: the appliance and what lies beneath it.
A complete denture sits on the gum tissue and the shape of your jaw. Those surfaces carry it every day, so they’re what the dentist most needs to see.
A partial works alongside your natural teeth. With it removed, those teeth can be examined fully, including the surfaces the appliance normally covers.
How long the denture stays out depends on what needs to be checked. Ask the dentist when it can go back in.
A new denture is developed across more than one visit. Knowing in advance which steps involve going without your current appliance can make each one easier.
Request your visitYour current denture comes out so the dentist can look at your gums, any teeth you still have and how your jaws relate, then examine the appliance itself.
Impressions or scans are taken of the bare tissues, and recording how your jaws meet completes the picture for the lab.
Here you get to see the new teeth in place before they’re finalized, which many people find reassuring after the earlier steps.
Your finished appliance goes in and the dentist checks for pressure points, how well it stays put and how it works, then plans follow-up.
It can be hard to raise a feeling like this on the spot. Deciding ahead of time what you’ll say makes it easier to get out.
There’s no need to explain or justify the feeling. A simple sentence is enough for the dentist to understand.
A treatment chair and overhead light, and a consultation desk by a window with blinds.
Being clear about what makes the appointment easier is useful for everyone. Most of these are small asks that don’t change the care itself.
A raised hand that means wait can give you a sense of control, especially during the moment of removal.
You can ask to discuss findings with your denture back in, so you feel more like yourself during the conversation.
If something hurts once it’s out, say so. Pressure spots are something the dentist adjusts rather than something to put up with.
Making future visits easier
The gums and jaw under a denture go on changing long after teeth are lost, so regular reviews remain important. Many people find the first one is the hardest.
Fit, function and the health of your tissues still need professional review, and partial wearers need care for their natural teeth too.
Brush the denture with an appropriate brush and cleanser, and give your gums, tongue and remaining teeth a gentle clean while it’s out.
A denture that starts moving, collecting food or rubbing may need relining, adjustment or replacement. An assessment shows which.
If your denture breaks and you can’t wear it, call the clinic. Explaining the situation by phone is often easier than writing it.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)People from Bridgwater, an area in Winnipeg, have denture examinations, fittings and adjustments at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
Feel free to mention your hesitation when you call or send a request. The clinic confirms each time with you, so the form alone doesn’t book a visit.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dentures in Bridgwater.
Ask our teamFor a proper examination, usually yes. The gums, any remaining teeth and the appliance each need to be seen on their own.
Ask. Once the examination is done, it’s reasonable to request that the conversation about findings happens with your denture in.
It’s a very common feeling. Saying so at the start of the appointment helps the dentist understand and explain each step.
Yes. Tissues, fit and function need review even when nothing hurts, and remaining teeth need regular care.
Wear your denture as usual and bring your case. A list of your medications and any questions you have can help too.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or use the request form, and mention anything that would make the visit easier. You’ll be seen at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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However long it has been, Bridgwater residents can put in a request with our Winnipeg clinic, which calls back to agree on a time.
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