As an oral health care specialist, your Denturist offers various types of dentures to satisfy each patient’s specific requirements. Your Denturist, in close consultation with you, will determine what those requirements are and how to meet them. State-of-the-art dentures are able to restore your smile, and are compatible with the sensitive tissues of your mouth. […]
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You’ve been advised that you need an immediate denture…but what is it and how is it done? This information will help to explain the concepts and answer questions you might have regarding this type of denture. Your Denturist can guide you as to when the situation warrants immediate dentures. WHEN IS AN IMMEDIATE DENTURE USED? […]
A removable partial denture is usually made to replace one or more teeth, and is customized to a patient’s specific requirements. Removable partial dentures restore a person’s natural appearance and greatly improve the ability to chew and speak clearly. TYPE AND STYLE OF PARTIALS A partial denture may be tooth-supported or tooth-and tissue-supported. There are […]
Millions of people experience difficulties associated with missing teeth. These difficulties can severely undermine your self-confidence and quality of life. Missing teeth can compromise your health, eating habits, speech and appearance. When teeth are lost, bone loss usually occurs, which in turn can affect your denture. This can result in the denture becoming loose, which […]
Athletic mouth guards are made of soft plastic. They are adapted to fit comfortably over the upper teeth. Mouth guards are important because the average cost of dental treatment over a lifetime for one tooth lost is approximately $5,000. When it comes to sports equipment, mouth guards are a priority. They protect not only the […]
Broken, worn or ill-fitting dentures need not always be replaced. In fact, your Denturist can assess very quickly if you’re a candidate for a rebase, reline or repair. In the case of repairs, your Denturist can often offer same-day service. REBASE Rebasing is usually done when the denture teeth have not worn out in comparison […]
A permanent soft liner is a layer of soft material that is fitted to the surface of a denture and rests next to the oral tissues. In short, a soft liner acts as a cushion or shock absorber between the hard plastic base of a denture and the gums. Soft liners can be used in […]
Through the use of a custom-made delivery system and the latest in teeth-whitening technology, you can have whiter and brighter teeth. Teeth whitening is a simple and effective process that lightens discolouration of enamel and dentin. The system uses a peroxide-based gel retained in a custom fitted appliance that is worn over your teeth. It […]
Why is a Recare Appointment Necessary? Your dentures are important to the way you look and feel. That’s why it’s important to maintain dentures and ensure they perform at their optimum so you can perform at your best. A regular check-up with your Denturist is the most effective way for you and your dentures to […]
The VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System centers on a handheld scope that is used by dental professionals to help visualize oral tissue abnormalities, including cancer and pre-cancer. The VELscope® Vx system is an adjunctive device which means it must be used together with and as a supplement to the traditional intra and extraoral head and neck exam. Unlike other […]
Gift Certificates can be purchased in any denomination on-line through Shop Collingwood. These Gifts Certificates make excellent gifts, if you are not sure what to get that special someone who has everything. Why not give the gift of Denture Health? Gift Certificates can be applied towards any Denture Service such as new Dentures, Relines, Repairs, […]
