Dentures for Seniors in Kelowna: a precise fit, a natural smile.
Dentures Services
Dentures and partials play a critical role in restoring both the aesthetics and functionality of your smile.
Dentures are designed around fit, bite, facial proportions and personal preferences. Digital scanning, facial scanning and advanced in-house fabrication allow every detail to be planned with accuracy and efficiency.
Choosing dentures and partials
Dentures are a removable replacement for all your missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are a standard dental appliance for seniors and provide a natural appearance and restore essential functions like chewing and speaking. Partial dentures fill gaps left by missing teeth, offering support and stability.
Benefits of dentures and partials include:
- Enhanced appearance and confidence thanks to a restored smile.
- Improved functionality. Regain the ability to chew and speak effectively.
- A cost-effective and comfortable solution as they do not require dental surgery.
State-of-the-art technology for enhanced comfort
Whenever feasible, we utilize advanced digital scanning tools for impressions and bite registrations. This technology not only ensures greater accuracy but also minimizes discomfort, particularly for patients who experience gag reflex. With digital impressions, you can expect a closer fit and faster turnaround times for your dental appliances.
Dentures Services
Dentures
A better-fitting denture starts with the clearest possible view of your mouth, bite and facial proportions. Digital intra-oral scanning and facial scanning capture that detail, supporting comfort, function and a natural appearance.
A 3D-printed preview lets you try the denture first to assess fit, bite, tooth position and appearance. Refinements are then incorporated into the final design, reducing additional adjustments and appointments.
Your denture is crafted in our in-house lab using either 3D printing or precision 5-axis milling. These methods help preserve the fit and design refined during the preview stage while keeping the process under one roof.
Each denture is finished by hand to enhance the shape, colour and natural variation of the teeth and gums.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace missing teeth and fit precisely with your existing teeth and bite, supporting comfortable eating, speaking and daily function.
Digital design allows each partial denture to be planned around your natural teeth for a secure, natural-looking result.
They may be 3D printed or designed with a metal framework, depending on your needs, preferences and clinical requirements. Both options are designed to provide strength, stability and a precise fit.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures connect to dental implants for greater stability and support. This reduces movement and helps eating and speaking feel more natural.
There are two main options:
Removable implant-supported dentures attach to dental implants with locator attachments.
Fixed hybrid dentures are secured directly to the implants.
The right approach depends on your oral health, bite, preferences and treatment goals.
Denture Maintenance and Adjustments
Even well-made dentures may need adjustment over time.
Repairs address wear, cracks or other damage and restore function.
Relines improve the fit of an existing denture when changes in the mouth make it feel loose or uncomfortable.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which type of denture is right for me?
The right option depends on how many teeth are missing, your oral health, bite and preferences. A clinical assessment identifies whether a full, partial or implant-supported denture is most appropriate.
Will dentures affect how I eat or speak?
They may at first. Eating and speaking can feel different while you adjust, but this becomes easier with time.
Do I need to remove my dentures at night?
Yes. Removable dentures should be taken out at night to give the gums and supporting tissues a rest.
How should dentures be cleaned?
Proper denture hygiene is crucial for maintaining oral health and preventing damage. Daily cleaning helps remove food, plaque and stains and maintain the condition of your denture.
Your dentist will recommend the appropriate cleaning routine and products. A general guide is to brush dentures daily with a soft-bristled brush and denture cleanser. Soak them in a dental solution overnight to prevent them from losing their shape and drying out.
