In a nutshell, denturists are health care professionals who fabricate, insert and adjust dentures. They accompany their patients every step of the way, from treatment planning to final fitting.
What do denturists specialize in?
As previously mentioned, denturists specialize in dental prostheses, also known as dentures. They not only assess your needs and develop a treatment plan but also design your dentures and fit them to your mouth.
Denturists also do follow-ups to make sure that your denture are comfortable and are well maintained, taking care of any required adjustments. If you have a problem with your dentures, you should consult a denturist.
In-person appointments allow your denturist to offer solutions that are perfectly adapted to your needs while providing you with high-quality custom-made dentures. Consulting a denturist also ensures follow-ups without intermediaries, as the laboratory is on site.
What is the difference between a denturist and a dentist?
Unlike denturists, most dentists choose not to make dentures. Although they both work in the dental field, there are distinct reasons for visiting each professional.
Your dentist is there to ensure your oral health. You should consult your dentist at least once a year.
Your denturist is responsible for providing you with dentures that are properly fitted to your mouth. You should also visit them annually or more often if needed.
Your dentist may recommend that you see a denturist and vice versa.
Why consult a denturist?
A denturist is usually called upon to examine your mouth in order to protect and support your natural teeth. Dentures prevent natural teeth from moving to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth.
It’s also possible to visit a denturist for cosmetic reasons. Whether minor or more serious, accidents can cause the loss or breakage of one or more teeth. In such situations, a denturist will help you regain a full, natural-looking smile.
Denturists: protecting the teeth of athletes!
Mouth guards can be incredibly useful for top-level and amateur athletes alike. In fact, a mouth guard should be used by anyone playing sports that may involve contact and falls, including hockey, soccer and karate! For optimal protection, it’s best to choose a mouth guard that’s been custom-made by a denturist!
Do you have questions about the services offered by a denturist? The team at Sourire Candiac Denturologistes will be happy to provide answers!
