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When your denture has stopped fitting

Dentures in Winnipeg North

Winnipeg North Dental is on McPhillips Street, in the north end of the city. Bring in the denture that has started to slip or rub, and we can look at why and what could help.

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A denture that used to feel fine

Loose or Sore Dentures in Winnipeg North

Plenty of denture wearers assume a looser fit is simply something to live with. There is usually a reason for it, though: the jaw and gums carry on changing after teeth are lost, while the appliance itself stays the same shape or slowly wears down.

Our clinic is at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, in north Winnipeg, and it is where every denture assessment and appointment takes place. Whether your old denture can be adjusted or relined, or whether a new one deserves consideration, gets decided after your dentist has examined your mouth and the appliance together.

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Check in here when you bring your denture for review.

Find the cause

Tissue changes, wear, a shifted bite and damage can each loosen a denture, and they call for different fixes.

Have sore spots seen

Rubbing is worth having adjusted by a professional, not padded over or filed down on the kitchen table.

Weigh your options

Talk through whether adjusting, relining or replacing the appliance looks sensible in your case.

Old denture, new assessment

What gets checked depends on what you wear.

Complete and partial dentures hold on in different ways, so a change in fit can point to different things. Here is what your dentist will be looking at for each.

If you wear a full denture

Replacing an entire upper or lower arch, this appliance depends on the tissues below it and on the form of your jaw.

  • Those tissues are reviewed for changes and tender areas.
  • Retention is tested, keeping in mind that uppers and lowers naturally behave differently.
  • The bite is examined to see how the two jaws now meet.

If you wear a partial

Because it replaces selected teeth only, a partial leans on your natural teeth as well as your oral tissues.

  • Remaining teeth are examined, since the partial relies on them for support.
  • Any new tooth loss or change is noted against the existing design.
  • Food trapping and movement are discussed, along with where you notice them.

Sometimes a change in fit points to a new appliance, and in that case the usual stages of records and trial fitting apply.

From complaint to solution

How we work out what your denture needs.

The first aim is to identify the problem. If that leads to a new denture, expect several appointments, since it is developed step by step.

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  1. 01

    Tell us when it changed

    Describe when the trouble started, where it rubs or moves, and which foods or words have become harder to manage.

  2. 02

    Examine denture and mouth together

    The dentist looks at your soft tissues, any natural teeth, your jaw relationship and the condition of the appliance itself.

  3. 03

    Decide on the remedy

    You hear what was found and whether adjusting, relining or replacing is recommended, with time for your questions.

  4. 04

    If replacing, rebuild it properly

    New impressions or scans and bite records lead to a try-in of tooth position, speech and smile, then delivery and further adjustment.

Before your assessment

Bring the denture, and the story behind it.

Knowing how old your appliance is and how it has been behaving helps a great deal. Don’t worry if you have stopped wearing it, or if it has been a long time since anyone checked it.

Please avoid home repairs or reshaping ahead of the visit, because the denture should be seen as it is.

Helpful to have with you

  • Every denture you own, including older or spare ones.
  • A rough idea of when you received your current one.
  • What you currently take, and whether your health has changed since that denture was made.
  • Benefit details for denture work, whether through CDCP or a private plan.
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Front desk area at Winnipeg North Dental

Inside our north Winnipeg clinic.

While things are uncomfortable

You don’t have to tough out a sore mouth.

Discomfort is often what finally brings people in. Mention exactly where it hurts and when, because sore areas are something a dentist can look at directly rather than something to endure.

Point to the problem

Showing the exact place that hurts allows pressure areas to be located and addressed more precisely.

Mention new habits

Maybe you’ve changed how you chew or begun avoiding certain foods. Those workarounds offer useful clues.

Call if it can’t wait

For an urgent denture concern, phone (204) 338-3003 rather than sending the form, so the clinic can advise you.

Keeping the fit under review

Catch the next change sooner.

Since your mouth keeps changing, fit is not a one-time matter. A few small habits make it easier to notice when something needs another look.

01

Signs to watch for

Slipping, food getting caught and new sore areas all suggest the fit deserves a check, even when the denture once seemed perfect.

02

Gentle upkeep

Many toothpastes are too abrasive for denture materials, so stick with the products and brushes recommended for your appliance.

03

Remaining teeth matter

Partial wearers have natural teeth to keep healthy, and those teeth need continuing care since the appliance relies on them.

Noticed a change since your last adjustment? Get in touch with the clinic.

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Winnipeg North Dental

Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Our Clinic in Winnipeg North

We are located in the northern part of the city, at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and all denture care happens there. Open the directions link when you’re ready to plan your trip.

Phoning and the online form both start the process. No time is held for you until the clinic has replied and agreed on one.

Questions about coverage?

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

A little clarity before your visit

Your questions, answered.

Helpful details about dentures in Winnipeg North.

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Where can I get a loose denture looked at in Winnipeg North?

Loose-denture checks happen at our clinic, which sits at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. Ring (204) 338-3003, or start with the request form on this page.

Why has my denture become loose?

Tissue changes are a common explanation, though wear, bite changes or damage can also reduce retention. An assessment helps separate these possibilities.

Will a reline fix it, or do I need a whole new denture?

Neither answer is automatic. The dentist examines how your tissues have changed and what shape the appliance is in, then explains which remedy seems appropriate.

Can I adjust a sore spot myself?

Please don’t. A sore area is exactly the sort of problem a professional adjustment is meant for, so leave any changes to the appliance to the clinic.

My denture hasn’t been checked in years. Is that a problem?

You’re welcome to come in regardless. Review matters even without natural teeth, because your oral tissues and the function of the appliance can both change, and signs of disease need checking too.

Time for a fit check

Have your denture looked at.

Send a request to our Winnipeg North clinic on McPhillips Street, and the clinic will reply to arrange your assessment.

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