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Airdrie Full Dentures

Your Airdrie Choice for Full Dentures!

If you are seeking dentures for yourself or for a family member, North Main Family Dental is here to help make the process as easy as possible. We offer superior full dentures solutions for patients with missing teeth. We offer traditional, immediate, partial dentures, as well as denture relines.

There are approximately 4 million Canadians wearing dentures. Ordinary dentures leave little room for customization; men and women, old and young, get basically the same cookie-cutter look. The result is a perfect row of identical teeth, which causes many dentures to look false and unnatural. North main family Dental is here to provide a natural-looking solution for your missing teeth.

Full Dentures

What are Full Dentures?

Full dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be removed and put back into your mouth. A denture consists of a plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth in place. Dentures can take some getting used to, and while they may never feel exactly the same as your original teeth, they can look natural and are now more comfortable than ever. At North Main Family Dental, we will advise you of all treatment options available based on your unique case.

Full Dentures | North Main Family Dental | Family and General Dentist | Airdrie
Full Dentures | North Main Family Dental | Family and General Dentist | Airdrie

Conventional Full Dentures

Full Dentures are the most common denture appliances made. After the affected teeth are removed, a full denture can be crafted to fit either the upper arch, lower arch, or both. The upper denture has a pink denture base that extends across the roof of the mouth to create suction and help keep the denture in place. The lower denture is u-shaped and is designed to fit snugly along the bottom ridge of the jaw.

The term “false teeth” concerns a lot of people. However, our dentists and denturists (those who construct the denture appliance) take every step to ensure that your dentures look as natural as possible. Innovations in replacement tooth design have come a long way in making false teeth look incredibly natural. Furthermore, since the loss of teeth may have resulted in the loss of support for your lips, cheeks, and facial muscles, your new full denture will help fill out the shape of your face and instantly improve your smile!

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Call North Main Family Dental at (403) 980-0056 to set up a new Full Dentures appointment today!

What is the Typical Denture Process?

When it comes time to fit you for your full denture, it will depend on the type of dentures you have chosen, as well as your specific needs. The following is a basic outline of the denture creation process:

  • Generally, you can expect the creation and fitting of your dentures to take place over several office visits. While your dentures are being made, there are immediate, temporary denture solutions to ensure that you are not missing teeth during the process. An immediate denture can be used as a temporary measure while your gums and mouth heal.
  • Impressions: We will take a series of impressions of your jaw as well as measurements of how your jaws relate to one another and the space between them.
  • Models: Using the impressions we have taken of your jaw and teeth, we will then create a waxed-up model denture in the exact shape and position of your new proposed dentures. This will allow you to try the models and to make sure they fit right. Additionally, the model dentures will show you the colour and shape of your replacement teeth to ensure your satisfaction with the appearance of your new smile.
  • Casting: Once the fit, shape, and colour of the dentures have been confirmed, the final dentures will be crafted by our in-house denturist in his lab.
  • Adjusting: Once the full denture has been crafted, we will make sure it fits properly and continue to make any adjustments needed. It is important to keep in mind that adjustments may be needed from time to time as your mouth adjusts to the new denture.

If your mouth gets sore, do not wait for it to get worse. It is recommended that you contact us immediately so that we can check how your mouth is adjusting to the new denture. We are happy to help you, and we strongly encourage you to come in to see us for a denture adjustment as soon as you can.

Are there any alternatives to Dentures?

Yes, there are alternatives to dentures! Dental implants can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, thereby eliminating the need for a denture. In the case of a poorly fitting full denture, dental implants can also be used to create better support for the denture.

Please be aware that the cost of implant-supported bridges and implant-supported dentures is greater than that for standard dentures, but there is an added benefit in that the implant supported solutions feel more natural, are stronger and more stable, and will help maintain your jawbone over time.

Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for an implant-supported bridge or implant-supported denture. If you would like to explore the potential for implant-supported denture solutions, the dedicated team at North Main Family Dental would be happy to discuss this with you during your denture consultation.

We invite you to book an appointment at North Main Family Dental today. Our team of dental professionals looks forward to the opportunity to meet all of your denture needs.

WE INVITE YOU TO CHOOSE NORTH MAIN FAMILY DENTAL FOR YOUR AIRDRIE Full Dentures NEEDS!

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