EDMONTON DENTURES
Comprehensive Denture Services in Edmonton
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. They look and feel as real as your natural teeth. Although, it takes a while for users to get used to their dentures, eventually, they prove extremely functional. There are two types of dentures available – complete dentures and partial dentures. Partial dentures are used when one or two teeth are missing. On the other hand, complete dentures are recommended when all the teeth need to be replaced.
At Edmonton smiles, we understand the importance of a beautiful smile. Dr. Molly Rodgers, our chief dentist examines the dental health of every patient. It is only after a thorough analysis that we recommend you conventional, immediate or partial dentures. Conventional dentures are placed in your mouth only after all the teeth have been removed and the gums have healed. It takes around 8-12 weeks for the gums to heal completely. But, immediate dentures can be placed right after tooth removal.
New dentures tend to feel slightly odd for the first few days, but with time they tend to feel like your natural teeth. The muscles of your teeth and tongue get used to holding your dentures in place and you are able to eat and speak with absolute ease. A proper dental care routine and regular dental visits also ensure your dentures last for a long time.
For older people, getting complete dentures can have tremendous positive effects. Replacing declining teeth with dentures can be an effective way to alleviate pain, eradicate root infections, and have a good dental health.
While Dentures Treatments are the best choice for ensuring a beautiful smile, we try our best to preserve your natural teeth. Dentures treatments are only prescribed as a last resort. We go through a step-by-step process with the patients to create dentures.
We first assess your condition and recommend the type of replacements required. The next step is to build a comprehensive picture of your mouth. To ensure the dentures fit you perfectly, our dentists take different measurements and calibrations. The process might require a little extra time, but when the final dentures are placed in your mouth, you’ll know the wait was worth it.
Taking care of dentures is relatively easy. You can wear them all day long and then place them in a glass of cold water. This practice will keep your dentures clean. Our dentists will assist you in time to time maintenance of your Dentures Treatments.
Types of Dentures We Offer in Edmonton
Whether you need your first set of dentures or you're comparing denture services across Edmonton, every patient's mouth and budget are different, so Dr. Molly Rodgers will recommend the type of denture that fits your needs at our Edmonton dental and denture clinic. We offer comprehensive denture services to patients throughout South Edmonton and the surrounding communities.
Complete Dentures
A full set of removable teeth for the upper arch, lower arch, or both, recommended when all natural teeth in an arch are missing.
Partial Dentures
A removable appliance that fills the gaps left by one or more missing teeth while your remaining natural teeth stay in place, often held with a metal or acrylic framework.
Immediate Dentures
Placed right after tooth extraction so you are never without teeth while your gums heal, though they typically need a reline once healing is complete.
Conventional Dentures
Made and fitted after your gums have fully healed, usually 8 to 12 weeks after extraction, for a more precise long-term fit.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Anchored to dental implants in the jawbone for patients who want extra stability and less movement than traditional dentures.
During your consultation, we will talk through which type of denture best matches your oral health, lifestyle, and budget.
Why Choose Edmonton Smiles as Your Denture Clinic in Edmonton
Unlike a stand-alone denture lab, Edmonton Smiles is a full-service dental clinic, so the same team that examines your teeth and gums also designs, fits, and adjusts your dentures. That means any extractions, gum health concerns, or other dental work leading up to your dentures are handled under one roof, with Dr. Molly Rodgers overseeing your care from your first exam through your final fitting.
We also make the financial side simpler. For eligible CDCP patients, we handle direct billing on your behalf, and our in-house financing plan is available for anyone who doesn't qualify. Whether you're getting your first set of dentures or replacing an old one, our team is here to help you find a comfortable, natural-looking fit.
Are You a Candidate for Dentures?
You may be a good candidate for dentures if you are missing several teeth or all of your teeth, if your current dentures no longer fit well, or if you are dealing with loose or failing teeth that can no longer be saved. Signs that it may be time to consider dentures include difficulty chewing, teeth shifting or becoming loose, gum disease that has damaged the supporting bone, or a denture that has started to rub, click, or slip out of place.
Dr. Molly Rodgers will examine your gums, jawbone, and any remaining natural teeth to confirm whether complete, partial, or implant-supported dentures are the right option for your smile. This is especially common among senior patients adjusting to significant tooth loss, though patients of any age can be candidates for dentures.
The Denture Fitting Process at Edmonton Smiles
Consultation and Assessment
We start by examining your teeth, gums, and jaw, and discuss whether complete, partial, or immediate dentures suit your situation.
Impressions and Measurements
Our dentists take impressions and bite measurements, along with digital intraoral imaging where helpful, to build a comprehensive picture of your mouth so your dentures fit and function properly.
Try-In Appointment
Before your final dentures are made, you will try in a model to check the fit, bite, and appearance so any adjustments can be made early.
Final Fitting
Once your dentures are ready, we fit them, check your bite, and make any final adjustments for comfort.
Follow-Up Care
Your gums and jaw continue to change slightly over time, so we recommend follow-up visits to check the fit and comfort of your dentures.
Denture Repairs and Relines
Dentures naturally wear down over time, and your gums and jawbone can change shape as well, which can leave a once well-fitting denture feeling loose or uneven. Loose dentures that click, shift, or rub while you eat or speak are not something to live with. If your denture has cracked, chipped, or no longer sits securely, our team can assess whether a repair or a reline will restore a comfortable fit.
A reline adjusts the base of your existing denture to match the current shape of your gums, while a repair addresses cracks, breaks, or broken clasps. Bring your denture in as soon as you notice a problem. Wearing a damaged or ill-fitting denture for too long can lead to sore spots, gum irritation, and further damage that is harder to correct later.
Denture Care and Maintenance Tips
Rinse your dentures after eating to remove loose food particles, and brush them daily with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner rather than regular toothpaste, which can be too abrasive for the material. Handle your dentures over a folded towel or a basin of water in case you drop them.
At night, remove your dentures and place them in a glass of cold water or a denture-soaking solution to keep them from drying out and losing their shape. Even if you wear complete dentures, continue to gently clean your gums, tongue, and the roof of your mouth every day to keep your oral health in good condition.
Keep up with your regular dental visits so we can check the fit of your dentures and the health of your gums, and let us know right away if you notice any looseness, sore spots, or clicking when you eat or speak.
Denture Cost in Edmonton and CDCP Coverage
The cost of dentures in Edmonton depends on the type of denture, the materials used, and whether any teeth need to be extracted beforehand. Because every patient's needs are different, we recommend a consultation with our dentist to discuss your options and receive a personalized quote.
Alberta's provincial health plan does not typically cover routine dental treatment for adults, but the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) lists complete and partial removable dentures among the prosthodontic services that may be covered, depending on your income and plan tier. If you are enrolled in the CDCP, contact our team to confirm what portion of your denture treatment may be eligible. For approved CDCP treatment, we handle direct billing on your behalf, so there is no need to pay the full amount upfront. Patients who are not eligible for the CDCP can also ask about our in-house financing plan to help make treatment more manageable.
Call 780-463-8803 or book an appointment online to discuss your denture options and restore your smile with our dental team at Edmonton Smiles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dentures
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A dental bridge is a custom device anchored to neighbouring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced, the teeth on either side of the missing tooth are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place.
Today’s porcelain inlays and composite resins create fillings that are not only natural looking, but also stronger than materials of the past. Our practice does not use silver amalgam and will be happy to help you in replacing older, failing amalgam restorations with Metal-Free Restorations.
Root Canal Therapy (Endodontic Care) is necessary when the nerve tissue of the tooth is irreversibly damaged due to decay, trauma, or tooth fracture. Root canals are generally one-visit procedures that allow a patient to retain a tooth that would have been removed in the past.
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. They look and feel as real as your natural teeth. Although, it takes a while for users to get used to their dentures, eventually, they prove extremely functional. There are two types of dentures available – complete dentures and partial dentures.
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