Overwhelmed
by your transition to dentures?

See Shreve Denture Clinic’s FAQs

Because we understand that getting fitted for dentures for the first time can be an overwhelming transition, Shreve Denture Clinic believes in the importance of educating our patients. That is why we’ve assembled a list of our frequently asked questions and answers for you to browse. Should you not find the answer to your specific question listed on this page, feel free to contact our office today via phone or email. A member of our staff would be more than happy to assist you!

General Questions

No, you do not need a referral to come and see us at Shreve Denture Clinic! Many of our referrals come from past and present patients. We always welcome new patients at our Leamington office, and our consultations are free.

General Questions

Appointment Questions

Appointment #1 - Preliminary Impressions
Moulds are taken of your mouth. The moulds allow Shreve Denture Clinic to analyze and assess the anatomy of your mouth to create your custom solution.

Appointment #2 - Bite Registration
Your bite registration will be taken to determine how your upper and lower jaws relate to one another. This “bite” will help define the parameters for where your denture teeth will be placed. Tooth shade and shape are also decided with you and your denturist at this appointment. We will discuss what you want to change and how you want to improve your smile to achieve your desired appearance.

Appointment #3 - Try-in/Preview
Your denture teeth will be ‘previewed’. You will try-in your new teeth while they are still in wax. The try-in approximates how your new dentures will appear and fit when they are completed. At this point, if modifications are required, they can be completed prior to the transformation of your dentures into their finished form. If any changes are required, an additional ‘retry’ appointment will be arranged.

Appointment #4 - Finish/Denture Insert
Your dentures will be placed in your mouth and instructions will be provided on how to care for your new dentures and your mouth.

Follow-up Appointments
As your new dentures settle in, sore spots and tenderness may develop. We typically book a one-week follow-up appointment to assess how you are adjusting to your new dentures. Additional adjustment appointments can be arranged to alleviate any issues that may arise.

Maintenance Questions

The lower denture is typically more challenging to adapt to and is rarely as well fitting as the upper denture. An upper denture, in most cases, gets suction in your mouth due to the surface area of the palate, saliva, and denture extensions. A lower denture is a much smaller surface area and must contend with an interfering tongue, muscle attachments, and the floor of the mouth that lifts the denture, resulting in an inadequate seal. A lower denture stays in place with the aid of facial muscles, lips, and tongue, but it takes time for these muscles to adapt with dentures in the mouth. Implants are the best solution for stabilizing a lower denture.

Appointment Questions

Maintenance Questions

Payment Questions

The cost of new dentures depends on what type of dentures you need or that you may choose. Full, Partial, and Immediate dentures all have different costs. Other features you choose to have incorporated in your dentures can increase the cost (soft liners, metal strengtheners, and implant components). At Shreve Denture Clinic we offer FREE consultations to assess your needs and provide you with an accurate estimate of expected costs.

Payment Questions

Why should a Denturist
make my dentures?

A Denturist is a denture professional dedicated to providing denture care and is specially trained in the design, construction, fitting, and adjustment of complete and partial dentures, and dentures on implants. A denturist can assess and advise a variety of features and benefits for your dentures, specific to your needs so that you will smile with confidence.

At Shreve Denture Clinic, we have an on-site lab where all the laboratory work required to fabricate your dentures is completed. This on-site work allows us to pay close attention to every detail while making and fitting your dentures and enables a more efficient process at more reasonable fees for our patients. We are also able to complete same-day repairs and relines which then allows you to not have to be without your denture for long periods of time.

Why should a Denturist
make my dentures?

A Denturist is a denture professional dedicated to providing denture care and is specially trained in the design, construction, fitting, and adjustment of complete and partial dentures, and dentures on implants. A denturist can assess and advise a variety of features and benefits for your dentures, specific to your needs so that you will smile with confidence.

At Shreve Denture Clinic, we have an on-site lab where all the laboratory work required to fabricate your dentures is completed. This on-site work allows us to pay close attention to every detail while making and fitting your dentures and enables a more efficient process at more reasonable fees for our patients. We are also able to complete same-day repairs and relines which then allows you to not have to be without your denture for long periods of time.

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