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Cracked, chipped or worn down?

Dentures for Mandalay West Residents

Dropped your denture, or noticed the teeth on it wearing flat? Call our McPhillips Street clinic before trying to repair anything, and find out what can be done after an assessment.

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Damaged or Worn Dentures, for Mandalay West Residents

Dentures live hard lives. They get handled every day, they work through every meal, and a slip of the fingers over a sink can end with a crack or a chip. Others simply wear down gradually, without any one moment you can point to.

Damage and wear are both recognized reasons why a denture’s retention can change. Rather than guessing whether yours is salvageable, bring it to be assessed. Adjustment, relining or replacement may be considered, depending on the condition of the appliance and the tissues below it.

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Hold off on home repairs

Before reaching for any glue or kit, call and ask, since home alterations can affect how a denture fits.

Keep all the pieces

Bring every fragment you’ve got, so the dentist can see exactly what happened to the appliance.

Wear can be subtle

A gradual change in how you bite or chew could be a reason to have the denture looked at.

What was broken, and where

Different designs, different weak points.

The design you wear influences what the dentist will consider when damage happens. Here’s some general background on the two conventional types.

A damaged full denture

This appliance replaces a whole upper or lower arch and sits on the tissues and jaw form, so even a small change in its shape can matter to fit.

  • A crack may affect how evenly it rests on your gums.
  • Replacement teeth that are worn can alter the bite.
  • Your tissues get reviewed too, since they may have changed.

A damaged partial

Designed to work with your remaining teeth and tissues, a partial may no longer sit as planned if some part of it has been bent or broken.

  • Tell the dentist if the partial no longer seats the way it did.
  • Teeth supporting it should be checked after any incident.
  • Forcing a bent appliance into place isn’t a good idea.

Repair or replacement can’t be predicted from a description, and the answer comes only after your denture is examined.

After the mishap

From broken denture to a decision.

Your first step is an assessment. If a replacement turns out to be the way forward, it’s made in stages, the same as any denture.

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  1. 01

    Phone first

    Explain what’s broken and how it’s affecting you. If you’re in pain or can’t manage, say so, and do that by phone rather than through the form.

  2. 02

    Assess appliance and tissues

    The dentist reviews the damage, your oral tissues, any remaining teeth and your jaw relationship, then explains which options apply.

  3. 03

    Take new records if needed

    Should a replacement be recommended, your mouth is recorded by impressions or scans, and your jaw relationship is captured.

  4. 04

    Try, deliver and adjust

    Tooth position, smile, speech and bite are evaluated at a try-in. Once it’s complete, pressure areas and retention are checked, with follow-up planned.

On your way in

Protect what’s left of it.

Put the denture and any broken pieces somewhere safe, away from where they could be dropped again. Try to note what happened and when you noticed the problem.

It’s reasonable to ask what the options may cost after your assessment, and how your plan could apply, so you can compare them.

What to pull together

  • Your denture and every broken fragment, stored together in one container.
  • A short note on how it was damaged, if you know.
  • A record of your medications and any recent health updates.
  • Details of your dental coverage, including CDCP where applicable.
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Waiting area with white chairs and tall window blinds at Winnipeg North Dental

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In the meantime

It’s awkward, and that’s understandable.

Being without a working denture can make you want to stay home. Telling the clinic what matters most, such as eating or an upcoming occasion, helps everybody understand your situation.

Say what’s difficult

Whether the trouble is eating, talking or feeling self-conscious, it’s useful for the clinic to hear about it.

Avoid sharp edges

If a broken area is rubbing or scratching you, stop and call the clinic to describe it.

Handle it over something soft

A folded towel in the sink is a simple way to soften the landing if the denture slips while you’re cleaning it.

So it doesn’t happen again

Looking after a repaired or new denture.

Ordinary habits can reduce the wear on your appliance. Regular reviews also help you find out about changes before they become everyday problems.

01

Gentle products only

Abrasive toothpastes are hard on many denture materials, so stick to the brushes and cleansers recommended for yours.

02

Store it where directed

When it’s not in your mouth, keep the appliance as you’ve been instructed, out of harm’s way.

03

Keep fit under watch

Movement, trapped food or new sore spots are signs to come back in, because tissues and materials both change.

Another crack or chip? Telephone the clinic instead of attempting a fix.

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Denture Assessments for Mandalay West Residents

If you live in Mandalay West, an area in Winnipeg, your denture would be examined at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. See the directions link to find us.

With a broken denture, calling is usually the quicker way to explain matters. An online request is welcome for non-urgent issues, and the clinic will reply with a proposed time.

Questions about coverage?

Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.

A little clarity before your visit

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Helpful details about dentures in Mandalay West.

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Can a broken denture be repaired?

That depends on the damage and the condition of the appliance overall. Bring it in with any pieces, and the options can be explained after it’s been assessed.

Is it okay to use glue from the store on my denture?

Please call the clinic before attempting that. Changes made at home can affect the way a denture fits against your mouth.

The teeth on my denture look worn. Does that matter?

It can, since wear is among the things that may influence retention and bite. Have it looked at so the dentist can advise what’s appropriate.

Why did my denture crack without being dropped?

A cause isn’t always obvious, and a web page can’t tell you what happened to yours. Mention how the appliance has been fitting lately when it’s examined.

What happens if my denture can’t be fixed?

A replacement can be planned through records, a try-in and delivery. You’ll have a chance to review tooth position, smile, speech and bite before it’s processed.

My denture just broke and I live in Mandalay West. What now?

Telephone (204) 338-3003 rather than sending the form, and describe the damage. Your assessment would take place at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.

Damaged appliance?

Let us take a look at the damage.

Mandalay West residents can reach out about a damaged or worn denture at our Winnipeg clinic. Call us if it’s pressing, or send a request.

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