Complete and partial dentures
Dentures in Guelph
York Road Dental makes, relines and repairs dentures in Guelph. Open Saturdays. We bill insurers and CDCP directly.
Complete dentures take about four appointments, and a partial can take 1 to 2 appointments. Book online or call (519) 824-7333.
Which Types of Dentures Do We Make?
York Road Dental makes complete, partial, immediate, flipper, precision, implant-retained and implant-supported dentures, and your dentist helps you choose the type that fits your mouth and your life.
Complete dentures
A complete denture, also called a full denture, replaces every tooth in an upper or lower arch. It is made to fit your gums and bite, and it takes about four appointments.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures, also called dental partials, replace some teeth and hold onto the teeth you keep. Acrylic partials are one option, and a partial can take 1 to 2 appointments.
Immediate dentures
An immediate denture is placed when your remaining teeth come out, so you do not go without teeth while the gums heal. It may need adjusting or relining as the gums change shape.
Flipper teeth
A flipper tooth is a light, removable replacement for one or a few teeth, often used for a short time until a longer-term option is ready.
Precision dentures
Precision dentures use small attachments to hold the denture to your remaining teeth or implants, which can give a firmer fit than a plain partial.
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Implant dentures are held by dental implants, which can make them more stable when you talk and eat. Snap on dentures click onto the implants and come out for cleaning, and an overdenture is a denture that fits over them.
Implant-supported dentures are firmer still, and they rest on several implants. If you want dental implants and dentures to work together, a visiting dentist places the implants, and Dr. Natasha Kaushal, a general dentist registered with the RCDSO since 8 June 2018, makes and fits the denture.
Dr. Kaushal earned her DMD at the University of Manitoba in 2018.
The aim of an implant denture is stability, and your dentist explains how much your mouth can gain. The trade-off is that you need healthy bone for the implants, healing time and a visiting dentist to place them, so we plan the steps with you.
Read about dental implants for how implants work, or All-on-X fixed teeth when you want a bridge that does not come out.
What Happens at Your Denture Visits?
A complete denture takes about four appointments, and a partial can take 1 to 2 appointments. These are the usual steps for a complete denture:
You can use a stop signal at any time, and we use numbing gel and offer breaks. For the first days, start with soft foods and cut your food into small pieces, so you learn to chew with the new teeth. New dentures feel strange for a few weeks. Call us if a spot rubs, because a quick adjustment usually solves it.
What Can You Do About Loose, Broken or Sore Dentures?
Loose, broken or sore dentures can usually be fixed, and a denture reline or a denture repair is done in the clinic. Gums and bone change shape over time, so a denture that fit well can loosen.
Reline: a new layer of material on the fitting side
Rebase: a new base under the same teeth
Soft liner: a cushion for tender gums
Repair: a crack or a broken tooth
Call about a denture repair, and tell us what happened. Denture pain, a rubbing spot or a loose fit are reasons to book, not to wait. If the denture is too worn, we make a new one. Signs that a denture needs attention include clicking when you talk, food getting under it, sore gums and cracks.
Do not try to fix a denture with glue from a store. It can damage the denture and your gums, and a repair at the clinic is usually quick. Bring the pieces with you if it has broken.
How Do You Care for Your Dentures?
Clean your dentures every day and take them out at night, so your gums can rest. These habits protect them:
Brush them with a soft brush and denture cleaner
Rinse after meals and clean your gums
Soak them overnight in water or a cleaner
Handle them over a towel or a basin of water
How long dentures last depends on your gums, your care and how your mouth changes, so we cannot promise a set number of years. Relines and check-ups keep them fitting.
Even with no natural teeth, keep seeing your dentist: we check your gums, the fit of the denture and the soft tissues of your mouth, and we adjust the denture as your mouth changes.
Dentures, Implants or All-on-X?
The right choice depends on how many teeth are missing, your bone, your health and what you want to eat. This table sets out the basics.
Option
Held by
Comes out
Denture
Your gums
Yes
Snap-in denture
Implants
Yes
All-on-X
Implants
No
Implants or dentures?
Implants hold teeth in place and help support your bone, while dentures are removable and need relines over time. Your dentist advises per patient. See dental implants.
Partial denture or bridge?
A partial denture is removable and replaces several teeth, while a bridge is fixed and needs healthy teeth beside the gap. Read about crowns and bridges and All-on-X fixed teeth.
How Do You Pay for Dentures?
How much are dentures? It depends on the type, the number of teeth and the materials, so we do not list one price here. Ask our team about your denture cost, and about in-house payment plans. You can pay by cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or e-transfer.
All major insurers can be direct-billed, so tell our team which plan you have. CDCP patients are welcome, and CDCP claims are billed directly to the plan. Your plan may not cover the whole cost, so ask our team about any co-payment or other charges before treatment.
See CDCP coverage for dentures and fees and insurance. For the plan's details, see the Government of Canada's dental care plan page.
Questions About Dentures
Can I get dentures the same day my teeth come out?
Yes, in many cases, and York Road Dental can place an immediate denture when your remaining teeth are removed, so you leave with teeth. Your dentist tells you whether it suits you.
Are there dentures that do not come out?
Yes. A fixed bridge on implants does not come out, and York Road Dental offers it as All-on-X. A snap-in denture on implants is firmer than a plain denture, but you still remove it to clean.
Can I eat normally with dentures?
Most people can eat a wide range of foods with dentures once they are used to them, and York Road Dental suggests soft foods and small bites at first. A reline or an implant denture can improve the grip.
Book Your Denture Visit in Guelph
Book a denture visit at York Road Dental, and your online booking goes straight into our calendar. If a denture is broken or loose, call about a repair.