Our Process
Consultation
Come and meet us! Your consultation is an opportunity to get to know you, and let you know what our clinic has to offer.
When you come in, you’ll be introduced to your Denturist who will perform an oral exam. They will also go over a variety of options that are available based on your specific needs as well as answer any questions you may have.
A treatment plan will be determined, and if you have any dental insurance, we will send away a preauthorization on your behalf.
We will also ensure any necessary dental work on natural teeth has been completed. If you do not have a dentist, we will refer you to one. We can always schedule a follow-up consultation to go over any further questions you may have or, we can get started!
Remember, consultations are always free and there is no obligation.
Impressions or Scan
This is the appointment where we will take an impression of your mouth as a baseline for the work that will be done. We may utilize an Intra-Oral Scanner (IOS) to take accurate images of your mouth in place of a traditional impression.
Our Denturist’s take your impression themselves – this is so that we have the best, most accurate impression possible.
Bite Registration
In this appointment, your Denturist will insert a wax form in the shape of a denture, so that they can accurately record your bite position and jaw opening.
This makes sure that when you close your mouth, it will be in the most natural position. It is also used to measure the length, size and shape of teeth needed for your denture.
Try In
In the course of making your denture, it is not uncommon to need between 1 and 2+ try-in appointments. At the time of your try-in, your teeth will be set in wax.
This allows you to try them in and see how they look! It also allows the Denturist to double-check your bite and make sure the teeth are set properly, and that you like the colour of the teeth.
At this time you can request changes, and we will do what we can to give you that perfect smile.
Keep in mind that changes will mean additional appointments – which are our pleasure, but will impact how soon you get your dentures!
It is always advisable to bring along someone close to you who will give you an honest opinion of your smile. A second opinion can be a big help when assessing how you feel about your smile.
Finish
This is when you get your teeth! Your Denturist will insert the denture & you’ll be given any necessary care instructions.
We will bill out and send it away to insurance (if applicable). Between this appointment and the next, it is not uncommon; as the denture settles to need a few small adjustments to get it fitting just right.
3 Week Post Insertion Check-up
As its name implies, this appointment is booked approximately 3 weeks following your finish appointment.
This appointment allows us to reiterate follow-up care and assess if any adjustments need to be made.