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Full-mouth Reconstruction for Crescentwood Residents

Many people have a complete denture in one arch and their own teeth opposite it. Crescentwood is an area of Winnipeg, and this page is for anyone there whose mixed set-up has started to feel loose, sore or tiring to chew with.

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When two kinds of teeth meet

A Mixed Bite Can Strain Both the Denture and the Teeth

Natural teeth can bite with more force than a removable denture is able to rest against comfortably. Over time, the ridge under the denture may change, the fit can loosen, and the plastic teeth may wear. Meanwhile, the natural teeth opposite might be dealing with their own decay, gum concerns or worn work.

Looking at the whole picture helps. The plan may involve the denture side, the natural side, or both, and the right combination depends on support, health and what you want from your teeth. Options that may be discussed include refitting or replacing the denture, implant support in selected cases, and restoring or treating the natural teeth.

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Check the natural arch

Decay, gums and old restorations opposite the denture are assessed for health.

Review the denture side

Fit, wear and the tissues underneath show how well the denture is supported.

Match the two rows

A balanced bite between denture and teeth is a key planning goal.

Sorting out a mixed arch pairing

Areas a combined assessment may cover.

The examination looks at each jaw on its own terms and then at how they work against each other. Records are chosen to suit how involved the case is.

On the denture side

These points help judge whether the current denture still serves you.

  • How firmly it stays in place when chewing and speaking.
  • Sore spots or irritation on the gums beneath it.
  • Wear or chipping on the denture teeth.
  • Whether implant support could be considered after assessment.

On the natural side

These points decide what the remaining teeth need.

  • Cavities, cracks or failing restorations.
  • Gum health and any looseness.
  • Teeth that have over-erupted or tipped.
  • Edges that may rub the denture unevenly.

Implants are not suitable for everyone, and whether they could help stabilize a denture is decided only after evaluating bone, gums and general health.

Moving toward a balanced set-up

A general shape for planning this kind of case.

Your own sequence may differ. Health concerns come before definitive restorations, and the bite between the two arches is planned with both in view.

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  1. 01

    Bring the denture you wear

    The dentist can see how it fits, how it meets your teeth and how worn it has become.

  2. 02

    Address what hurts first

    Painful teeth, infection or sore tissue under the denture are dealt with early.

  3. 03

    Stabilize the natural teeth

    Decay and gum problems are controlled so the remaining teeth can be relied on.

  4. 04

    Plan both arches together

    Options for the denture side and the natural side are compared and sequenced.

Notes on daily denture life

Think about how your set-up behaves now.

The way you manage day to day is useful information. Small habits, such as chewing on one side or using adhesive more often, can reveal a lot about fit and bite.

An ulcer under the denture that does not heal, swelling or a painful natural tooth is reason to phone the clinic instead of waiting.

Denture details to bring

  • How old the current denture is, if you know.
  • Whether you use adhesive, and how much.
  • Foods you have given up because of the fit.
  • Natural teeth that feel sensitive or loose.
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Speaking up about fit

A denture you put up with is still worth mentioning.

People often accept a loose or rubbing denture as simply part of life. Describing exactly how yours behaves helps the dentist understand what the natural teeth across from it are doing to it, and what it may be doing to them.

Describe the movement

Say when the denture lifts, tips or slides, and during which foods.

Ask about each option’s upkeep

Removable and implant-supported approaches involve different cleaning and review needs.

Ask what changes for the teeth

Find out whether work on the denture side alters what your natural teeth need.

Looking after a mixed bite

Both arches need continued attention.

Gums and bone under a denture change over time, and natural teeth remain open to decay and gum disease. Regular reviews let both be checked together.

01

Fit checks for the denture

Changes in how it sits can be reviewed before sore spots develop.

02

Care for remaining teeth

Hygiene visits and daily cleaning protect the natural arch you rely on.

03

Report new rubbing

Fresh sore areas or a change in how the teeth meet should be mentioned.

If the denture breaks, a natural tooth fractures or swelling appears, please call the clinic rather than waiting for your review.

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Crescentwood mixed-bite planning

Your Assessment Takes Place on McPhillips Street

Crescentwood residents asking about this kind of plan are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use the directions link in this section to find us.

After you send a request, staff reply to arrange a time, and the form itself does not book one. If something is urgent, call (204) 338-3003.

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Your questions, answered.

Helpful details about full-mouth reconstruction in Crescentwood.

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Why does my full denture keep loosening?

The ridge beneath a denture can change shape over time, and strong natural teeth opposite it may add pressure. An examination can show what is affecting yours.

Should I bring my denture to the appointment?

Yes, wear it or bring it. Seeing how it fits and meets your teeth is part of assessing the bite.

Could implants hold my denture more firmly?

In some cases implant support is an option, but suitability depends on bone, gums and health. That has to be evaluated before it can be recommended.

Do my natural teeth need treatment if only the denture bothers me?

They may or may not. The teeth opposite a denture are examined because their condition and position affect how any new denture or restoration works.

Can the natural teeth wear down the denture teeth?

Denture teeth can wear over time, and contact with natural teeth is one factor. The dentist can look at the wear and discuss what it means for your options.

Could I keep my current denture while other work is done?

That depends on its condition and on what the rest of the plan involves. Ask how the denture would be handled during each stage.

How does a Crescentwood resident set up a mixed-bite assessment?

Send the form or phone (204) 338-3003 to request a visit. The appointment is held at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.

Denture above, teeth below

Ask us to look at how both arches work.

Request an assessment through the form and mention your denture. Someone at our Winnipeg clinic will contact you to agree on a time.

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