For some people, the thought of an impression tray is the hardest part of getting a denture. This page explains why records are needed and how to make your feelings known at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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A denture is shaped to fit one particular mouth: your gums, any teeth you still have, the curve of your jaw and the way your lips, cheeks and tongue move. To build something that fits those details, the dentist first needs an accurate copy of them.
That copy is made with impressions or scans, together with a record of how your upper and lower jaws meet. If the idea makes you uneasy, you are far from alone, and saying so before the appointment starts is entirely reasonable.
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Accurate records let the denture follow the real contours of your mouth instead of a guess.
Mentioning nerves or a strong gag before records are taken lets the dentist talk you through each part.
You can ask whether impressions or scans are planned for your case and what each involves.
A complete denture and a partial denture rely on different parts of the mouth, so the records focus on what each one will depend on.
Without teeth to anchor it, a complete denture relies on the tissues and jaw shape beneath it. The records need to show those surfaces faithfully.
A partial is planned around the natural teeth that will help support and retain it, so those teeth matter as much as the gaps.
Your examination determines which design and which recording method fit your situation.
Making a denture usually takes several appointments, since fit, bite and appearance are each refined in turn.
Request your visitYour gums, remaining teeth, jaw relationship and current appliance are reviewed, and this is a good moment to mention any worry about the next step.
Impressions or scans copy the shape of your mouth, and a bite record captures how the jaws come together.
A trial arrangement shows whether the records produced the right tooth position, smile, speech and bite before the denture is finished.
The completed appliance is checked for pressure areas, retention and function, and follow-up is planned.
Nerves are easier to manage when the person treating you knows about them from the outset. A short note in your pocket can help if words go missing in the chair.
Please be honest about gagging, jaw discomfort or anything else that makes records difficult. It helps the dentist plan, and nobody will think less of you.
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Knowing what will happen next often takes the edge off. Settle a few things with the dentist before anything goes into your mouth.
Ask for a quick description of what the tray or scanner will feel like and roughly what happens next.
Agree on a gesture that means stop, so you never have to try to speak with your mouth full.
Let the dentist know if sitting more upright or taking a break between records would help you.
After the records are done
Once the denture is delivered, your mouth keeps changing beneath it. Future relines or replacements may mean fresh records later on, so it helps to know the process.
Speech, saliva and chewing often feel unusual at first. Easy foods and reading aloud help, and so does following the wearing instructions you’re given.
Brush it with an appropriate brush and cleanser rather than regular toothpaste, which can scratch many denture materials.
Movement, trapped food or new sore spots can signal that the tissues have shifted. An assessment decides between adjustment, reline or replacement.
If something urgent comes up with your denture, phone the clinic directly rather than sending a form.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Residents of Crescentwood, an area in Winnipeg, have their examination, records, try-in and fitting at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
Mention any worry about impressions when you call or fill in the form. Sending a request doesn’t secure a slot, and the clinic contacts you to agree on one.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dentures in Crescentwood.
Ask our teamRecords can be taken with impressions or with scans. Ask the dentist which approach is planned for you and why.
It shows how your upper and lower jaws meet. Without it, the teeth on the finished denture might not come together properly.
Tell the dentist before records begin. Knowing ahead of time lets them explain each step and agree on a way for you to signal a pause.
Your tissues and jaw keep changing after teeth are lost, so an older appliance may no longer match your mouth. The dentist examines your current denture as part of deciding what is needed.
Yes. A trial stage lets you and the dentist look at tooth position, smile, speech and bite before the denture is processed.
Call (204) 338-3003 or send the appointment form. All stages happen at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, and the clinic confirms each visit.
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Crescentwood residents can request a denture visit in Winnipeg and mention their concerns up front. The clinic responds to arrange a time.
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