A little slip here, a bit of trapped food there. Small changes in a denture are easy to brush off. Use this guide to decide what to mention to our McPhillips Street clinic.
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Denture wearers can be remarkably patient people. A wobble gets worked around and tougher foods drop off the menu, one at a time, until you’ve changed how you eat without ever really deciding to. Because the shift is slow, it can be hard to know when it deserves attention.
As a rule, it’s reasonable to speak up about any change that’s new, repeating or affecting your day. Tissue changes, wear, bite changes and damage can all influence retention, and it takes an assessment to establish which is at work and what should be done.
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A denture that’s begun to lift, slide or rock is giving you information worth passing on.
Debris collecting where it never used to may be related to a change in how things fit.
Tender areas appearing on a denture you’ve worn for ages deserve the same attention as those on a new one.
Some warning signs apply to any denture, but others tend to show up mainly with one type. Here’s what’s useful to keep an eye on.
Since support comes from the underlying tissues and jaw shape, gradual changes there often appear as looseness or rubbing.
As it relies on natural teeth and oral tissues for support and retention, a change in either could affect how it feels.
These are prompts for a conversation, not a diagnosis. The dentist decides what they mean after seeing you and the denture.
A check doesn’t commit you to a new denture. Should one be recommended after assessment, the making of it follows the usual sequence below.
Request your visitExamining your denture, tissues, remaining teeth and jaw relationship shows what’s behind the change you’ve noticed.
Impressions or scans are taken as needed for any new appliance, along with a note of how your jaws meet.
New teeth are tried in so that their position, your smile, speech and bite can be evaluated ahead of processing.
On delivery, pressure areas, retention and function get checked, with follow-up arranged from there.
Some denture problems come and go, and may not appear during the appointment itself. Writing down when they happen makes them easier to explain.
When you call, it’s fine to ask how much time to set aside and whether there’s an estimated cost for the visit.
A treatment room and the reception area.
It’s common to worry about wasting someone’s time over something minor. Yet these are often exactly the things a denture review is designed to look at.
You’re wearing the appliance every day, and that’s why your account of how it’s changed is valuable.
A tender area should be adjusted by the clinic. Altering a denture on your own can create a new problem.
It helps to explain when things feel most difficult, such as during a certain meal or a long conversation.
Staying ahead of it
When you clean your denture and your mouth regularly, you’ll get to know how they normally look and feel. That familiarity helps you recognize a change sooner.
Removing the denture for cleaning with a suitable brush and cleanser is a natural moment to look for wear or damage.
As you clean your gums, tongue and remaining teeth, you may notice a tender spot that you’d otherwise overlook.
Fit, function and oral tissues all need checking over time, even when nothing appears to be wrong.
If you’re really not sure whether something counts, phone the clinic and ask.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Weston is an area in Winnipeg, and residents with a denture concern can be assessed at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. There’s a directions link on this page.
A problem that can’t wait calls for a phone call, not the form. For anything else, either route works, and the clinic will respond to arrange your time.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dentures in Weston.
Ask our teamYes, mention it. Slight movement can have several causes, including tissue changes and wear, and assessment shows whether anything needs to be done.
It could be. Tell the dentist which foods you’ve given up and why, as it’s useful information for assessing the fit and function of your denture.
It can happen when a denture that once fit well has changed relative to your tissues. A check can establish whether adjustment, relining or replacement fits your case.
Yes. Bite changes are among the things that can influence retention, alongside tissue changes, wear and damage. The dentist can look at these during your exam.
Phone the clinic and describe it, and avoid smoothing it down yourself. You’ll find out what the next step is for you.
Call (204) 338-3003 and describe what you’ve noticed, or use the form below for something that isn’t urgent. Any visit would be at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
A change you notice may be linked to the health of your teeth and gums. These pages outline related care the dentist might discuss.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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From Weston, you can ask our Winnipeg clinic to take a look at your denture. Once your request is in, the clinic will reach out to find a time.
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