When you help a relative day to day, you may be the first to spot a denture that has stopped fitting. Scotia Heights residents in this role may find this guide useful.
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Someone who wears a denture or has several crowns may not mention a problem, whether from habit or because they don’t want a fuss. If you help them with meals, errands or appointments, you might notice changes before they bring anything up. Softer food choices and a quieter way of talking can both be clues.
This page is for people in Scotia Heights who find themselves in that position. Care would take place at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street, and the person wearing the dental work remains at the centre of it. You can ask the clinic what your involvement could look like when you call.
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Avoiding certain foods can reflect a problem with fit or chewing.
A new whistle on certain sounds, or a denture that slips, may be worth checking.
It’s their mouth, so include them in any conversation and decision.
You aren’t expected to diagnose anything. Passing along what you’ve observed simply gives the dentist a clearer starting point for an assessment.
The tissues underneath a denture may change shape over time, so a fit that was once fine might not stay that way.
Problems with fixed work can be easier to miss, because nothing comes out for you to see.
An observation isn’t a diagnosis, and only an examination can show whether any of these signs indicates something that needs treatment.
It can help to know the general shape of things before you suggest a visit. The details will depend on what the dentist finds and which piece is involved.
Request your visitMention what you’ve noticed and ask how they feel about it. Hearing what they want will help you both decide on the next move.
The dental work and surrounding tissues are examined, and the patient hears the options. Adjustment, repair or replacement may all be considered.
Impressions or scans may be needed along with bite and shade details. Some of this may require keeping still for a while, so comfort is worth raising.
Your relative can say how the piece feels, while the dentist looks at contact, bite and function. Further adjusting is common over the following period.
Gathering a few details ahead of time can spare your relative from having to remember everything on the spot. Check with them first about what they’re comfortable sharing.
Ask the clinic what would be needed if a relative wants you involved in their appointments or the conversation about their care.
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Talking about dentures can feel surprisingly personal. People may worry about looking older or being a nuisance. Keeping the focus on eating comfortably and enjoying conversation can make it an easier subject to raise.
Where possible, allow them to describe the problem first, and add details only if they’d like you to.
A quiet conversation away from the dinner table may be easier than one at a meal.
Well-meant home repairs with glue can do harm, so steer away from them.
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New or adjusted dental work can take some getting used to. Encouragement helps, and so does an extra pair of eyes on anything that doesn’t seem to be settling down.
Timely adjustments can improve comfort and protect the tissues, so encourage them to report any rubbing instead of quietly enduring it.
Collect every fragment, including tiny ones, and keep them protected until they can be brought to the clinic together with the denture.
Because tissues can continue to change, a denture that fits well today may need another look later on. Stay alert for the signs.
If you’re unsure whether something can wait, call the clinic and describe what you’re seeing.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Scotia Heights is an area in Winnipeg, and care for its residents is provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Ask to have the dental work brought along.
Sending a request won’t secure a slot, as the clinic follows up to confirm. An urgent problem is better explained by telephone.
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Ask our teamTogether, you can call (204) 338-3003 or use the form on this page to explain the concern. Appointments take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Ask the clinic how it handles this when you call. It’s also wise to check first that your relative is happy for you to discuss their dental care.
A long-worn denture can still be assessed. The dentist can examine the condition of the appliance and tissues, then explain what might be appropriate in their situation.
Share what you’ve noticed and listen to how they see it. The decision is theirs, but a look from a dentist could give you both more information.
Save all the pieces and store them safely, then call the clinic. Avoid household glue, as it can damage the material and make a professional repair harder.
These pages explain some of the treatments your relative might discuss with a dentist. Which of them applies would be determined after an examination.
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