Plenty of denture wearers feel uneasy taking their teeth out, even at bedtime. If that sounds familiar, this page explains why daily time out of the mouth comes up so often, and how to raise it with us on McPhillips Street.
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There are good reasons a person might never take a denture out. Maybe nobody explained the routine clearly, or going without teeth feels too exposed, even alone at home. You won’t be scolded for any of this at our clinic.
Still, the tissues beneath an appliance are living tissues carrying a load. Most patients are advised to remove their dentures for a period each day so those tissues can rest. Exactly how that fits into your day is something to settle with the dentist, based on your mouth and your denture.
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A daily stretch without the appliance is the usual advice, and your own instructions take priority.
An exam covers the gums and tissues your denture sits on, which rarely get seen when it never comes out.
If embarrassment keeps your denture in, that’s worth saying, because it shapes the advice that will work for you.
Whichever one you wear, the surfaces beneath it are doing work all day. Knowing what yours leans on makes the advice about rest easier to follow.
A complete denture is held up by your jaw shape and the soft tissues covering it, with no natural teeth sharing the job.
With a partial, your remaining teeth and the oral tissues share planned support and retention for the appliance.
How long your denture should stay out each day is individual advice, so follow what you’ve been told for your own situation.
If it has been a long while since your denture was out for anyone to see, here’s the kind of thing that gets looked at.
Request your visitIt helps to know when your denture comes out, if ever, and what makes that hard. Nothing you say here is a wrong answer.
Your dentist assesses the soft tissues, any teeth you still have, how your jaws relate and the condition of the denture itself.
If the fit has moved on, adjustment, relining or replacement might be discussed. That decision follows the assessment, not a guess.
You’ll get instructions for wear and storage suited to you, and you can say so if a suggestion doesn’t seem realistic for your home life.
A rough picture of your usual day gives the conversation somewhere to begin. There’s no need to tidy up the story before you arrive.
Appointment length and estimated costs are reasonable things to ask about when you request your visit.
A consultation room, with the waiting area bench below.
Lots of people dislike being seen without their teeth, sometimes even by those closest to them. It’s fine to bring that up, and it may change how the routine gets worked out.
Find out whether the rest period has to be at night, or whether another part of your day would serve just as well.
Store the appliance the way you were directed, so it’s protected and ready when you want it back in.
Removing your teeth at the clinic may feel awkward too, and letting us know first is always welcome.
Making the change stick
Changing something you’ve done for years rarely happens overnight. A couple of small daily habits can carry it, along with reviews that keep an eye on your tissues.
Taking your denture out to brush it with a suitable brush and cleanser creates a natural moment to leave it out.
With the appliance removed, your gums, tongue and any natural teeth can be cleaned properly as well.
Soreness, movement or food getting trapped may point to a change in fit, and that calls for an assessment.
If your mouth has become painful or something seems urgent, please phone the clinic rather than using the form.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Waterford Green is in Winnipeg, and appointments for residents take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. You’ll find a directions link here.
Send a request through the form or call to talk it over. The form doesn’t reserve a time; the clinic gets back to you to agree on one.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dentures in Waterford Green.
Ask our teamMost patients are advised to have a period without it each day so the tissues can rest. Ask the dentist what timing suits you, and go by the instructions you’re given.
Only an examination can say what’s going on in your mouth. Having your tissues and denture looked at is a sensible step, and there’s no judgment about the past.
Store it as you’ve been directed for your appliance. If you were never told, or can’t remember, that’s an easy thing to ask at your visit.
A partial is a removable appliance too, so ask what’s recommended for yours. Taking it out also lets you clean thoroughly around the teeth you still have.
Say so plainly. The dentist can explain why rest time is advised and talk through when it could realistically happen for you.
Fill in the form on this page, or call (204) 338-3003 and ask about a visit to Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. You’ll then hear back from the clinic about a date and time.
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