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Is implant surgery painful?

The placing of dental implants is surprisingly comfortable during and after the procedure. There will be, of course, some discomfort and swelling after the surgery, but this is usually minimal. If necessary, the surgeon will prescribe pain relievers and antibiotics. We work with one of the best surgeons that specialize in implants; you'll be in [...]

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Should I get an Immediate denture right after extraction?

An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture inserted on the same day, immediately following the extraction of natural teeth. There are several advantages of an immediate denture. The most important factor is that you will never need to appear in public without teeth. It is also easier to duplicate the shape, color [...]

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Can I remove stains from my soft liner?

If your liner is a few years old, the stain likely can't be removed. The Soft liner is porous and stains can permeate the material and is difficult to remove. We recommend to our patients that they be changed every few years. Discuss with your denturist to get the right guidance on whether it needs [...]

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Are 4 or 5 implants better?

The number of implants is usually dependent on the quality and thickness of the bone. The stronger the bone the less implants. For example the bone in the lower jaw is typically thicker and stronger requiring less implants; while the upper bone is softer and requires more. More implants will distribute the force and less stress [...]

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What is a denturist?

Denturists have been serving the public in Ontario since 1974, when legislation was enacted to govern and license their services. Denturists are licensed to fabricate, repair and adjust complete dentures, partial dentures and removable implant retained dentures. A Denturist's practice is devoted to the fabrication and repair of dentures. You can go directly to a [...]

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