Dentures and Partials in Burnaby, BC
When you’re missing teeth, we make it a priority to restore your ability to eat and speak properly as soon as possible.
We know that tooth loss can make day-to-day life difficult and that you may feel embarrassed because of the stigma attached to missing teeth. At Central Park Dental Clinic, we provide you with options that will help you look and feel great again.
Complete (Full) Dentures
If you are missing all of your teeth on your upper, lower, or both arches, you might be a good candidate for complete dentures. Complete dentures are one of the most common and reliable ways to help you eat the foods you love and look your best.
Our Burnaby, BC dentists are highly skilled in the creation of high-quality, comfortable complete dentures. When you think of full dentures, you may be thinking of the old-fashioned boxy-looking dentures of the past. As with all dental technology, dentures have come a long way and now appear more natural and attractive than ever.
We will discuss the appearance of your new dentures so that you can achieve the look you desire for your smile. We use the highest quality materials and work with you to ensure a proper fit so that your new dentures are both attractive and functional.
Partial Dentures in V5H 1Y8
If you are missing teeth but still have some of your teeth remaining, you might be a good candidate for partial dentures. Partial dentures utilize your remaining teeth as an anchor to hold your partial denture. We will make sure to match your denture to your natural teeth as closely as possible so that your smile has a seamless appearance.
When we receive your denture from our dental lab, we will make the necessary adjustments to ensure a proper fit and appearance. Because your dentures sustain some of the force from chewing, you may need an occasional adjustment to ensure a proper fit throughout the years.
Replacement Dentures
Over time, your bone structure changes. Dentures don’t. That is why it may become necessary to replace your dentures and avoid common problems like loose dentures and denture sores.
When you need replacement dentures, you can count on Drs. Chan, Rensen, Chu, and Day to create comfortable and realistic replacements.
If you feel like your dentures just don’t fit as well as they used to, we can evaluate them for you to determine if a reline will be sufficient or if a replacement is necessary.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Sometimes patients want added stability when it comes to denture wear. We offer implant-supported dentures to give you the stability and confidence you want. When we use several strategically placed dental implants, they can “lock-in” your denture and help to avoid embarrassing moments.
Call Our Burnaby Dental Clinic Today for an Evaluation
If you have missing teeth and want to know which tooth replacement or denture option will work best for you, give us a call! We help patients just like you increase their enjoyment of life every day with high-quality, comfortable dentures.
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"We want to thank you for taking the time to go to the hospital and helping to take out Margaret's partial. Your kindness is very much appreciated!" Colin, Lucy & Margaret
Frequently Asked Questions
Dentistry is a highly personal decision between you and your dentists. At Central Park Dental Clinic, each of our dentists is dedicated to providing highly personalised dentistry that meets your goals. We are not in the business of selling one procedure over the other but will go over the pros and cons of each type of treatment and help you decide which dental
service will work best for you.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are effective for replacing one or more missing teeth with a standalone treatment that replaces both the root of your tooth and the tooth itself. This is an effective tooth-replacement option that also helps to retain your bone. We place and restore dental implants in our Burnaby, BC dental clinic.
Dentures in Burnaby BC
Dentures have the benefit of replacing multiple teeth at once and are often more affordable than having a dozen or more dental implants. While dentures do not assist with bone retention, they have improved in quality over the last decade and now fit more comfortably and look more attractive than ever.
If you are a person who likes the best of both worlds, implant-retained dentures offer the security and stability of dental implants with the affordability of dentures. Four or more dental implants lock your denture in place, so it doesn’t move when you’re eating or kissing your sweetheart, saving you from a potentially embarrassing moment.
At Central Park Dental Clinic, we understand the discomfort of missing one or more teeth and are happy to guide you through your teeth replacement options.
What Is a Partial Denture?
A partial denture is a removable, natural-looking dental device attached to gum-colored bases. Partial dentures are an excellent tooth replacement option that fits between your natural teeth and matches the look and shade of the rest of your smile. Since they are made from a combination of metal and acrylic, they are comfortable and blend in with your existing teeth, yet remain strong enough to handle chewing and speaking. We offer partial and complete dentures in our Burnaby, BC dental clinic.
What Are the Benefits of Partial Dentures From Our Burnaby Clinic?
Partial dentures help by improving your speech and allowing for a more pleasant eating experience. If you are missing one or more teeth, teeth may shift over time, and soft tissue can shrink near the missing tooth.
This can change your appearance over time and can affect the surrounding teeth. Partial dentures protect the architecture of your mouth, from your gums to your jawbone to your facial muscles and more. Over time, adjustments may be needed to ensure there are no sore spots or irritation. With maintenance and upkeep, partial dentures can give you confidence in your healthy, complete smile.
If your parents or grandparents had dentures, you might have memories that recall an outdated image of what dentures look like. When we create dentures in our Burnaby, BC dental clinic, our dentists strive to match them to your facial structure, skin tone, gender, age and unique personality. Today’s denture teeth look more natural than ever. We can choose the shade and shape that complements your smile.
Advanced Dentures
We begin by speaking to patients about their ideal smiles and how they would like their new denture to look. The result will be a denture that fits well and functions properly. Your new denture can even improve your self-confidence by giving you your smile back.
If you have issues with dentures that move, fall or shift while you are eating or talking, implant-retained dentures can provide a solution that securely locks dentures in place. We typically recommend four to six dental implants per arch, depending on the available bone and the patients’ oral health.
Schedule a Booking at Our Burnaby BC Clinic
Our skilled dentists will be happy to discuss your dentures options in our Burnaby, BC dental clinic. You can feel confident that we will create dentures that let you enjoy your favourite foods and smile with confidence.
Dentures have been around for a long time, and they are still a practical and affordable solution to tooth loss. However, dentures have drawbacks, especially when compared to dental implants.
Let’s look at how dentures and implants work and a few reasons you should choose dental implants over dentures.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are replacement teeth on an arch or plate that stand in for missing teeth. A denture can be partial for partial tooth loss or complete when all teeth are missing.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental Implants in Burnaby, BC Compared with Dentures
Oral Health Benefits
Dentures fill in for missing teeth, but they do not guard against bone loss in the jaw or prevent tooth migration—both of which can lead to oral health complications and changes to the lower facial profile. Tooth migration can also impact your bite over time.
In contrast, dental implants stimulate the jawbone to remain healthy and keep your teeth from shifting toward smile gaps.
Function and Stability
Dentures sit on the gum, relying on bone, suction, and gravity for support. Unfortunately, this can mean slippage or rocking, both of which can impact chewing and speaking.
On the other hand, dental implants are fixed to the jaw with artificial tooth roots. As a result, speaking and chewing are simplified. In fact, you’re not likely to think about your implants when you’re doing either!
Tooth Replacement Longevity
Because jawbones shrink when tooth roots are missing, dentures that fit snuggly at first loosen over time. This loosening means goopy denture adhesives and dental office visits for relines. Before you know it, it will be time for a new denture.
Dental implants can last for years, decades, and even for life in some cases. In addition, they’ll never require relines or adhesives for support.
Tooth Replacement Care
For best results, dentures require overnight soaks in a denture bath. You can also purchase a special cleaning brush and denture paste to clean the prosthetic during the day. Many patients also make appointments with the dentist to have their dentures professionally cleaned in the dental office.
Dental implant upkeep is more straightforward. For example, if you brushed, flossed, and visited your dentist regularly before implants, you simply keep doing these things. No added steps are required.
Implant-Supported Dentures in Burnaby, BC
Our dentist offers implant-supported dentures if you have complete or significant tooth loss. With this option, you have the practicality of dentures with the many benefits of dental implants.
Implant-supported dentures usually require four to six implants, and this approach is typically less expensive than an implant for every lost tooth.
Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?
Most dentists prefer dental implants because they are the next best thing to natural teeth. They preserve bone, stabilize your bite, and promote ongoing oral health. However, we offer both quality dentures and dental implants for our patients.
We invite you to schedule a consultation with our dentist to learn which tooth replacement option is best for your lifestyle and budget.
Meet Our Doctors:
Roger Chan DMD
Dr. Roger Chan graduated from UBC more than twelve years ago, and his focus in dentistry is to provide gentle dental care to restore function and beautiful smiles. He understands ...
Jennifer Rensen DMD
Dr. Rensen is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, and the International Team for Implantology. She stays involved in many study clubs ...
Fanny Chu DMD
Dr. Fanny Chu was born in Taiwan and came to Canada at an early age. She grew up in Richmond, attending Cambie Jr. High, Richmond Sr. High and then the ...
John Day BDS
After over 30 years of practicing, Dr. Day is ready for retirement. We are sad to see him go and wish him the best in a happy retirement! He will ...
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