Shawnessy Dentists

Bridges and Dentures

Practitioners from the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), Canada’s dental regulatory authority, say that depending on your requirements, bridges and dentures are the best options for teeth replacement.

Bridges or fixed partial dentures are used to take the place of one or more missing teeth. Pontic(s) are held in position by good, natural teeth on both ends of the one(s) that need(s) replacement (technically termed as abutments). The crown of each is cemented. Your Shawnessy dentist can help you choose which materials to use based on your lifestyle and requirements.

Depending on how it is maintained, a bridge is known to be usable for a period of 10 years. General care includes cleaning, flossing and brushing.

Dentures (also called prosthetic teeth or false teeth), on the other hand, come in 2 varieties: partial and full.
• The partial denture is supported by clasps custom-made to conform to the natural teeth on each side to stay in a fixed position
• The full denture is used to take the place of teeth that have been extracted.

Daily care of dentures includes soaking the dentures nightly in a special solution recommended by the Dentist, and cleaning both gums and dentures with a gentle toothbrush (or a moist cloth). It is advised that when cleaning your false teeth or dentures, do so in a sink with some water in it to avoid breakage when you lose your grip. Remove any bits of food stuck in between by rinsing the dentures thoroughly with water.

A variety of denture-friendly toothpastes and soft toothbrushes are available in stores and pharmacies. Ask your Dentist to recommend a brand. Never use ordinary toothpaste and toothbrushes on your prosthetic teeth as it can ruin your dentures. Routinely massage your gums when cleaning mouth to fuel better circulation.

Scheduled visits at 6-month intervals are also important to make the proper adjustments for your full or partial dentures. The human mouth’s structure is prone to changes, and as such, certain modifications have to be done for it to continually fit.

Those in Shawnessy can go to the Alberta Dental Association and College’s Registrar (in connection with the Provincial Dental Regulatory Authority) and the Alberta Dental Association and College (in line with the Provincial Association of the Canadian Dental Association) for a full listing of Dentists in Shawnessy. You can also visit the electronic Yellow Pages for Shawnessy Dentists online.

Feeling old school? Go through your local phone directory and let your fingers do the traveling for you. Make it a habit to inquire through phone calls before visiting to find out what to expect cost-wise, and if the dentist you have chosen is one of the accredited ones under your current health plan.

Bear in mind that a healthy mouth is critical to a healthy body.