Keep Your Smile Bright & Beautiful
Denture Care & Repair
Maintenance + same-day repairs in our on-site lab.
A good set of dentures is a sound investment in your oral health, but like any investment, they need to be protected. Even though your dentures aren't natural teeth, proper dental care is important for both the health of your mouth and the longevity of your dentures. At MyBite, part of our process is ensuring you know exactly how to clean and maintain your dentures or denture appliance.
The MyBite Story
An unyielding passion for restoring beautiful and functional smiles to every one of our patients.
Locally owned clinics offer patients across Alberta and British Columbia greater precision and predictability when replacing teeth.
Founding Denturists Erin Derraugh, DD, and Wade Klimpke, DD, have created the ultimate destination for smile restoration. At MyBite, we believe we have perfected the denture solution process. From the initial consultation to our fitting techniques and follow-up appointments, our entire procedure is thorough yet efficient. Friendly yet professional.
The satisfaction and comfort of our clients is our ultimate goal. We work closely with each of our patients to determine precisely which of our denture solutions will be the perfect fit for you.
Patients have called their experience with MyBite and our team of denturists life-changing.
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About Denture Care
Why Denture Care?
Poor dental care while wearing complete or partial dentures can lead to many problems, including:
- Higher denture repair costs
- Plaque buildup and tooth decay
- Increased risk of gum disease
- Further tooth loss
- Discomfort and soreness
Denture Care
Just like natural teeth, regular care and frequent visits to your denture clinic are crucial for keeping your dentures in good shape and protecting your oral health. We recommend the following care & cleaning tips:
Cleaning & Brushing
Your dentures require daily cleaning to prevent the buildup of stains, tartar, and bacteria. Brush your dentures daily using warm water, a soft toothbrush or special denture brush, and mild soap or denture paste. We recommend never using regular toothpaste on your dentures as it is typically too abrasive and may scratch the surface. You should rinse your dentures after every meal to remove food particles to keep your mouth as clean as possible.
Rinsing & Soaking
Your dentures should be taken out every night and stored in warm water or a special denture solution. Never store your denture in hot or boiling water as this can cause them to warp. Not only will removing and storing your denture help retain its shape, but it also gives your mouth and gums and jaw a chance to relax and recuperate from the pressure of your dental appliance.
Professional Dental Care
Booking semi-annual appointments with us will ensure your dentures stay as comfortable as possible and continue to meet your needs. Depending on your relationship between your mouth and denture appliance, your dentures may need to be readjusted or relined over time.
Daily Habits
What to Avoid
To keep your dentures looking and feeling their best, please avoid the following:
Regular toothpaste. We recommend not using traditional toothpaste, or whitening toothpastes, as these products can be too abrasive for denture material.
Hot water. When rinsing, avoid using hot water as it can warp and alter the shape of your dentures.
Abrasive materials and hard-bristled toothbrushes. Never use abrasive toothpaste or hard-bristle brushes to clean your dentures. This could cause permanent damage to the denture surface.
DIY repairs or adjustments. Never attempt to repair your denture yourself. You could cause further damage and permanently affect their fit.
Denture Repair — The Three Most Common Services
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Denture Reline
A reline is an adjustment made to improve the fit of your dentures and is usually required every 5–10 years to keep your dentures comfortable and your mouth healthy. A reline helps tighten the grip between your dentures and your oral tissues so that you can more confidently bite, talk, and smile. A denture reline typically requires a resurfacing of the area of the denture that is in direct contact with your tissue. The relining procedure helps to fill any gaps that may have emerged over time due to a normal shift or shrinkage in mouth shape, bone structure, or gum tissue.
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Denture Rebase
If the gum portion of your denture is worn and cracked, but the teeth are in good shape, a rebase may be required. Denture rebase is similar to a reline, but a rebase replaces the whole pink-acrylic denture base material. This repair is often necessary when denture teeth become damaged or broken, and the strength of the dentures becomes compromised.
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Sore Spots
Sore spots under your dentures can be caused by several things. As the shape of your mouth changes over time, your denture alignment may become altered and no longer fit properly against your gums. This can cause areas of pressure that create sore spots on the soft tissues of your mouth. Over time, your dentures may also become too large for your gums or your bite may shift, creating an uncomfortable pressure spot on the gumline. A chairside adjustment usually resolves the issue.
Why Same-Day
Our lab is in our building.
Over time, you may find that the fit of your denture changes slightly. When this happens, it is crucial that you schedule an appointment with us. We will thoroughly check the state of your denture, along with the condition of your teeth and gums, to properly get your smile back on track.
When you walk in with a broken denture, you don't have to leave it with us for a week while it ships to a commercial lab. Our denturist takes it to our on-site lab bench, repairs it, and hands it back the same day.
That speed isn't a marketing line — it's the architectural decision behind every MyBite clinic. The lab is built into the practice, so repairs are done in-house by our denturists rather than shipped out. We service dentures from any brand, any clinic, any age. If we can repair it, we will.
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Common questions before your repair visit
Financing
Affordable monthly payment options.
We offer many payment plans and options that make your treatment quite affordable at low monthly rates.
If your credit score is average or even slightly below, we can help you apply online with a third-party financing company, and you'll receive an instant decision in most cases. This pre-qualifying approach is a 'soft' credit check.
If you don't qualify, some patients tap a friend, family member, or spouse to co-sign with them for financing. Other alternative options may also be available to you.
Read our financial policy page for a full breakdown of insurance, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and iFinance partnerships.
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