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Living with a partial
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Burrows Central Residents
A partial denture leans on the teeth you still have. Looking after those teeth, and knowing when the fit has changed, can matter as much as the appliance itself.
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Teeth and appliance together
Your partial and your own teeth share the work.
A partial denture replaces selected teeth and draws its support and retention from your remaining teeth and the tissues around them. If you wear one in Burrows Central, in Winnipeg, that makes every remaining tooth doubly valuable: it chews for itself and helps hold the appliance steady.
Gums and jaw tissue keep changing after teeth are lost, so a partial that once felt secure may start to move, catch food or leave sore patches. At our McPhillips Street clinic, the appliance is assessed along with the teeth it relies on, and adjustment, relining or replacement can be weighed up.
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Remaining teeth come first
Decay or gum trouble in a supporting tooth can affect how well the whole appliance sits.
Sore spots deserve a visit
A pressure area is a reason for professional adjustment, so avoid filing or bending the partial yourself.
Other paths may exist
Depending on your teeth and bone, a bridge or implant-supported design might be worth asking about.
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A partial denture check
Bring it in, and wear it in.
It helps the dentist to see the appliance in place and then look at everything underneath.
Request your visit- 01
Note what has changed
Mention any rocking, food traps, sore patches or trouble with certain sounds, and when you first became aware of them.
- 02
Examine tissues and teeth
Your gums, the teeth that support the partial and the way your jaws meet are reviewed along with the appliance itself.
- 03
Talk through what fits you
An adjustment or reline may be enough, or a new design could make more sense. Ask how each route affects the number of appointments and the estimated cost.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Where to bring your partial
Denture checks happen on McPhillips Street.
Patients from Burrows Central are looked after at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. You will find directions linked on this page.
Broken clasp, or pain under the appliance? Telephoning (204) 338-3003 is more direct than the form, whose requests sit until the clinic can confirm them.
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 restorative & prosthodontics in Burrows Central.
Ask our teamDo the teeth holding my partial need extra attention?
Yes. Plaque can gather where the appliance rests against them, so clean those teeth thoroughly every day and keep up your regular examinations.
My partial has begun to rock when I chew. What might be happening?
Changes in the tissues underneath, wear, a shift in your bite or damage to the appliance can each do this. An assessment sorts out which applies and what would correct it.
What happens to my partial if I lose another tooth?
Call and describe the change. The appliance would need to be looked at, since its design was planned around the teeth you had when it was made.
Could I move from a partial to something that stays in?
Possibly. A bridge relies on suitable support next to the space, and implants depend on bone, health and gum condition, so your dentist needs to examine those first.
Should my partial come out overnight?
Most people are advised to take dentures out for part of each day so that the tissues can rest. Follow whatever instructions you were given for yours.
What is the right way to clean the appliance?
Take it out and brush it with a suitable brush and cleanser. Many ordinary toothpastes are too abrasive for denture materials, so ask which products suit yours.
How do Burrows Central residents arrange a partial denture check?
Mention your partial on the request form, or phone (204) 338-3003 and describe what you have noticed. Your appointment is set once the clinic gets back to you.
Has the fit changed?
Have your partial and supporting teeth reviewed.
Share what feels different in your request, and we will reach out with a time to come in.