What is a Denture?

A denture is a removable oral appliance designed to replace missing teeth. Depending on your needs, it can replace a single tooth (commonly known as a flipper), several missing teeth (a partial denture), or all teeth in an arch (a complete denture). The type of denture will depend on your individual oral condition and treatment goals.

Dentures play an important role in restoring oral function. By replacing missing teeth, they help improve chewing ability, speech, and overall comfort in daily life. Dentures also helps to restore and maintain facial structure.

For patients with remaining natural teeth, partial dentures can help maintain alignment by preventing unwanted shifting and reducing excessive stress on existing teeth, supporting long-term oral health.

In addition to function, dentures are designed to restore appearance and confidence. With high-quality materials and skilled craftsmanship, they can closely resemble natural teeth, helping patients feel comfortable smiling, speaking, and socializing.

While other options to replace missing teeth such as single implants, or dental bridge can be an excellent solutions, it may not be suitable for everyone due to health considerations or cost. Dentures provide a non-surgical and more economical option for restoring missing teeth, making them an important and accessible treatment choice for many patients.

What is a Denturist?

A denturist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in the design, fabrication, fitting, and repair of removable and implant-supported dentures for patients missing some or all of their natural teeth.

Denturists provide complete, start-to-finish care directly to patients within a dedicated clinic. With an on-site dental laboratory, we are able to create highly customized dentures, make precise adjustments, and offer faster turnaround times for fittings and repairs.

Patients can contact a denture clinic directly to book a consultation—no referral is required. We can also work closely with your dentist to provide coordinated care and ensure the best possible outcome for your oral health.

In Ontario, denturists are a regulated health profession overseen by the College of Denturists of Ontario, ensuring high standards of safety, ethics, and patient care.