Dentures in Mississauga
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace several missing teeth or a complete arch of missing teeth.
Dentistry on Britannia provides denture assessments and customized tooth-replacement planning at 2258 Britannia Road West in Mississauga.
The recommended option depends on the number of missing teeth, condition of the remaining teeth, gums, jaw support, bite and ability to clean and manage the appliance.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace several missing teeth or a complete arch of missing teeth.
Patients may require time, practice and adjustments to adapt to eating, speaking, cleaning and changes in fit.
Denture planning also considers the condition of remaining teeth, gum tissues, jaw support and the way the upper and lower teeth meet.
Existing dentures should be reassessed when they become loose, painful, damaged or difficult to clean.
- Replace visible missing teeth
- Restore some chewing surfaces
- Support speech
- Maintain dental-arch space
- Provide lip and cheek support
- Improve missing-tooth appearance
- Offer a removable replacement option
- Support selected missing-tooth areas
The recommended option depends on the number of missing teeth, condition of remaining teeth, gums, jaw support, bite and ability to manage the appliance.
Complete, partial and implant-supported options
Denture design depends on whether all teeth or only selected teeth are missing, how much support remains and whether a removable or implant-supported option is considered.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures, also called full dentures, replace all natural teeth in an upper or lower arch.
- All teeth in one arch are already missing
- Remaining teeth cannot reasonably be maintained
- A complete removable replacement is planned
- An existing full denture requires replacement
Complete dentures rest on the gums and underlying jaw ridge. Stability can vary between upper and lower arches and between patients.
Book a Complete-Denture Assessment →Partial Dentures
A partial denture replaces selected missing teeth while some natural teeth remain.
- One or more artificial teeth
- A denture base
- Clasps or retaining components
- A framework where appropriate
- Support from remaining teeth and oral tissues
A partial denture may be considered when several teeth are missing and a removable option is preferred or more appropriate than a fixed treatment.
Remaining teeth and gums must still be cleaned carefully because they help support the appliance and remain important to long-term oral health.
Book a Partial-Denture Assessment →Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are prepared before planned tooth removal and inserted after the teeth are extracted.
- Gums and jaw change during healing
- Fit may change significantly
- Adjustments may be required
- A reline may be needed
- A replacement denture may eventually be recommended
Immediate dentures should not be advertised as a confirmed service until the clinic verifies that it provides this treatment.
Because oral tissues change during healing, follow-up visits are important for reviewing pressure areas, fit and whether additional adjustments are needed.
Conventional Dentures
Conventional complete dentures are generally made after tooth-removal sites and oral tissues have healed sufficiently for the treatment plan.
- Healing progress
- Tooth-removal sites
- Gum and bone condition
- Medical factors
- Laboratory workflow
- Treatment requirements
There is no single fixed waiting period for every patient.
The dentist may review healing and tissue stability before final records are completed so the denture can be planned for the current condition of the mouth.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Dental implants may provide additional support or retention for selected removable or fixed denture restorations.
- Implant assessment
- Surgical planning
- Implant placement
- Restorative components
- Different costs
- Different maintenance requirements
Implant-supported dentures belong under the Dental Implants category and are not currently covered by CDCP.
Suitability depends on oral health, available bone, treatment goals and whether implant-supported treatment is appropriate after assessment.
Learn About Dental Implants →Replacement Dentures
An older denture may require reassessment when fit, bite, appearance, stability or cleaning has changed.
- The denture repeatedly moves
- Teeth are significantly worn
- The base is cracked
- Several repairs have been completed
- The bite has changed
- Persistent sore areas are present
- The partial denture no longer fits remaining teeth
Assessment can help determine whether adjustment, repair, reline or complete replacement is the more appropriate next step.
Book a Replacement-Denture Assessment →Book an assessment for missing teeth or an existing denture concern
You do not need to know which denture type you require before booking.
Denture planning begins with oral-health findings
- Missing teeth
- Remaining natural teeth
- Tooth decay
- Gum health
- Bone and ridge shape
- Existing dentures
- Bite relationship
- Jaw movement
- Available space
- Saliva and dry-mouth concerns
- Ability to insert and remove the appliance
- Cleaning ability
- Appearance priorities
- Medical and dental history
Cavities, infection, broken teeth, gum inflammation or other concerns may require treatment before the final denture is made.
What happens during denture treatment?
The process depends on the denture type, condition of the mouth, required treatment, laboratory workflow and whether healing or adjustments are needed.
Consultation and Examination
The dentist reviews missing teeth, remaining teeth, denture concerns, gums, jaw support, bite, symptoms, goals, history and coverage information.
Treatment Planning
Complete, partial, immediate, implant-supported and other replacement options may be discussed, including treatment required before fabrication.
Impressions or Records
Traditional impressions, bite records, measurements or digital records may be used depending on confirmed clinic technology.
Bite Registration
The relationship between the upper and lower jaws may be recorded to help design the denture.
Tooth and Appearance Selection
Tooth size, shape, shade, gum shade, arrangement, available space and facial relationship may be discussed.
Try-In Appointment
A trial arrangement may be used to assess tooth position, bite, appearance, speech and general design.
Final Denture Insertion
The finished denture is assessed for fit, bite, pressure areas, appearance, insertion, removal and initial function.
Adjustment Appointments
New dentures may require adjustments after use begins. Sore areas should be assessed rather than ignored.
Ongoing Denture Reviews
Periodic reviews can assess denture fit, bite, wear, oral tissues and any remaining natural teeth. Changes over time may lead to adjustment, repair, relining or replacement recommendations.
How long does denture treatment take?
There is no universal denture timeline. Treatment may depend on denture type, number of missing teeth, remaining teeth, tooth removal, healing, records, try-ins, laboratory workflow, design changes, CDCP preauthorization and patient availability.
Getting Used to New Dentures
- Increased saliva
- Pressure on the gums
- Minor speech changes
- Difficulty controlling the appliance
- Changes in chewing
- Tender areas
- A feeling of fullness
- Food collecting beneath the denture
Adaptation varies and adjustments may be required.
Persistent soreness, instability or difficulty functioning should be discussed with the dental team rather than accepted as normal indefinitely.
Eating With New Dentures
- Cut food into smaller pieces
- Chew slowly
- Use both sides where possible
- Avoid very hard or sticky foods initially
- Be cautious biting with front denture teeth
- Take care with hot foods and drinks
- Follow denture-specific instructions
Dentures do not restore exactly the same chewing ability as natural teeth.
If chewing remains difficult after the initial adjustment period, denture fit and bite may need to be reassessed.
Speaking With Dentures
Some words may initially sound different. Practice may help the mouth and tongue adapt to the new tooth position.
- Speech remains difficult
- The denture moves while speaking
- Clicking occurs
- Teeth contact unevenly
- The appliance feels excessively bulky
These concerns may indicate that fit, tooth position or the bite needs review.
Clean the appliance and remaining oral tissues every day
Complete and partial dentures require regular cleaning. Abrasive toothpaste, hot water and household cleaners may damage denture materials.
- Rinse the denture after meals where practical
- Brush all denture surfaces
- Clean around clasps carefully
- Clean natural teeth and gums
- Clean the tongue
- Rinse before reinserting
- Handle over a folded towel or water-filled sink
- Store according to professional instructions
- Do not use hot water
- Do not use household bleach unless approved
- Do not bend clasps
- Do not grind or reshape the appliance
Should dentures be removed at night?
Dentures are generally removed overnight so oral tissues can rest. They should be stored according to professional instructions and protected from drying or warping.
Instructions may differ during immediate-denture healing, after tooth removal, for medical reasons or with certain implant-supported designs.
Adhesive should not hide a poor fit
Denture adhesive may improve retention in selected situations, but increasing dependence on adhesive can indicate a fit problem.
- Large amounts are required
- The denture moves without adhesive
- Use has increased
- Food regularly collects beneath the denture
- Sore areas are present
- The denture is difficult to remove
- The bite has changed
Loose, broken or painful dentures should be assessed
Changes in gums, jaw support, denture materials and remaining teeth can affect fit, bite, comfort, speech and function.
Loose or Poorly Fitting Dentures
- Movement or rocking
- Rubbing or pressure areas
- Food trapping
- Clicking
- Speech changes
- Sore spots
- Increased adhesive use
- Bite changes
- Different chewing feel
Possible recommendations may include adjustment, reline, rebase, repair, replacement, implant consultation or treatment of an oral-health problem.
Denture Relines and Rebases
A reline modifies the denture surface that contacts the gums. A rebase replaces more of the denture-base material while retaining suitable denture teeth.
- Denture age and condition
- Tooth wear
- Bite
- Cracks
- Gum condition
- Degree of fit change
- Whether replacement is more appropriate
These services should not be promoted as confirmed until clinic availability is verified.
Broken Dentures
Dentures may break because of being dropped, material fatigue, poor fit, bite pressure, cracks, previous repairs or changes in the mouth.
- Keep all broken pieces
- Do not use household glue
- Do not wear sharp or unstable parts
- Report cuts, pain or swelling
- Explain whether the denture can still be inserted
A broken denture cannot always be repaired.
Call About a Broken Denture →Denture Sore Spots
- Painful red areas
- Cuts or ulcers
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Persistent burning
- A sore area that does not improve
- A denture repeatedly rubbing one area
Do not adjust or grind the denture yourself.
Dentures, implants or a fixed bridge?
Conventional Dentures
- Rest on gums and remaining structures
- May replace several or all teeth
- Usually involve no implant surgery
- May change in fit over time
- Require daily removal and cleaning
Dental Implants
- Implant components are placed in the jaw
- May support a crown, bridge or denture
- Require surgical and restorative planning
- Have different costs and risks
- Require professional maintenance
Dental Bridge
A conventional bridge is fixed and supported by teeth or other components, while a partial denture is removable.
The comparison includes missing-tooth pattern, neighbouring teeth, cost, treatment time, cleaning requirements, bite and patient preference.
Denture costs, private insurance and CDCP
Denture cost depends on the design, materials, number of teeth replaced, appointments, laboratory work, supporting treatment and available coverage.
Denture Costs
Cost may depend on complete or partial design, upper or lower arch, number of teeth, materials, framework, appointments, tooth removal, immediate-denture planning, laboratory work, repairs, relines, replacement and implant components.
Ask whether the estimate includes examination, images, impressions, bite records, try-ins, laboratory fees, insertion, adjustments, tooth removal, repairs and follow-up.
Ask About Denture Costs →Direct Insurance Billing
Dentistry on Britannia provides direct insurance billing for eligible claims.
- Initial or replacement denture
- Complete or partial design
- Denture material
- Replacement-frequency rules
- Previous denture date
- Annual or lifetime maximum
- Deductible and co-payment
- Predetermination
- Missing-tooth clauses
- Repair or reline benefits
Direct billing does not guarantee approval or full payment.
Ask About Denture Insurance Coverage →CDCP Coverage for Dentures
Dentistry on Britannia accepts eligible CDCP patients. Removable denture services may be covered subject to clinical requirements, frequency limits and preauthorization.
- Standard complete dentures may be eligible
- Complete overdentures require preauthorization
- Long-term soft liners require preauthorization
- Initial partial dentures generally require preauthorization
- Repairs, relines and rebases have frequency limits
- Implant-supported dentures are not covered
Government-required co-payments and non-covered services may still create a patient balance.
Ask About CDCP Denture CoverageDenture assessments on Britannia Road West
New patients may book an assessment for missing teeth, an existing denture problem or replacement planning.
2258 Britannia Road West
Mississauga, Ontario L5M 2G8
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Denture questions answered
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace some or all missing teeth.
Complete dentures replace all teeth in an arch. Partial dentures replace selected missing teeth while some natural teeth remain.
Yes. Dentistry on Britannia lists customized dentures among its confirmed services. The exact design must be selected after assessment.
Conventional complete and partial dentures are removable.
Immediate dentures are prepared before planned tooth removal and inserted after the teeth are extracted. Fit changes during healing may require adjustments or relining.
Immediate dentures have not yet been individually confirmed as an active service. The clinic should verify availability before advertising them.
The number of appointments depends on denture type, oral-health treatment, records, try-ins, laboratory process and adjustments.
There is no one treatment timeline. Healing, laboratory work, tooth removal and denture design can affect the schedule.
New dentures may initially create pressure, soreness or difficulty with eating and speaking. Adjustments may be required.
No. Dentures can replace missing teeth, but they do not function or feel exactly like natural teeth.
Many patients adapt to a range of foods, but chewing ability varies. New denture users may need to begin with easier-to-manage foods.
Dentures are generally removed overnight so the oral tissues can rest, unless the treating provider gives different instructions.
Remove and rinse the denture, then clean it with a denture brush or soft toothbrush and an appropriate denture cleaner or mild soap.
No. Hot water may distort denture materials.
Gum and jaw changes, denture wear, tooth loss and bite changes can affect fit.
Some dentures can be relined, but the denture and oral tissues must first be assessed.
Some dentures can be repaired. Others require replacement because of their age, condition, bite or extent of damage.
No. Household glue can damage the denture and interfere with professional repair.
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants for added support or retention.
No. Implant-supported dentures and implant-related procedures are excluded from CDCP coverage.
Coverage depends on the plan, denture type, replacement frequency, deductible and annual or lifetime limits.
Eligible complete dentures may be covered subject to frequency, clinical and preauthorization rules.
Partial dentures may be covered, but initial placement generally requires preauthorization and clinical eligibility requirements apply.
Eligible repairs, relines and rebases may be covered within current frequency limits.
Cost depends on whether the denture is complete or partial, materials, laboratory work, required appointments, oral-health treatment and available coverage.
Yes. The clinic lists Saturday and Sunday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Missing teeth, loose dentures, broken dentures or replacement planning?
New patients are welcome. Direct insurance billing is available, and Dentistry on Britannia accepts eligible CDCP patients.
Denture type, treatment stages, adjustments, costs and coverage depend on individual assessment.
Dentistry on Britannia
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Address:
2258 Britannia Road West, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 2G8 -
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Email:
dentistrybritannia@gmail.com - Monday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.