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DENTURE SERVICES IN BENDIGO, ECHUCA & ST ARNAUD
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About Us.
Ashman & Campbell Denture Clinic is a local business with more than 90 years experience in denture construction. We supply Full Dentures , both Acrylic and Cast Metal Partial Dentures, Fast Denture Repairs and Relines. We also make Custom Sports Mouth Guards for all sports.
Our services are claimable through your Private Health Insurance Funds. We service private patients, Veterans’ Affairs, Victorian Denture Scheme Vouchers and New South Wales Health Denture Vouchers.
We strive to provide personalised services throughout Central Victoria with satellite practices in Echuca,
St Arnaud and Bendigo where we are based.
If you require information regarding our services please call to discuss your requirements with our friendly staff.
DENTURE LIFE SPAN
Dentures are designed to last between 5 and 7 years, but as with most things, how long they last depends on how well they are cared for. As with natural teeth, dentures should be maintained and regularly check by our denture clinic to ensure they are fitting correctly. When dentures are first inserted they fit the gums snugly, but as you get older your gums will shrink/recede resulting in the fit of the denture being compromised. As a result food may get under the denture(s) and they may start to break regularly. The everyday use of your denture means the teeth themselves will wear down over time.
IMMEDIATE DENTURE(S)
When extraction of some of or all of your natural teeth becomes unavoidable, an immediate denture is a solution. The treatment will help you avoid the embarrassment of being without teeth.
Impressions are made of your existing teeth and gums prior to extraction and these are used as working models for the construction of your new dentures.
From these models we are able to copy and construct a denture/s, duplicating your original teeth or if you desire, construct a denture that will improve your appearance. You can request a pre processing viewing of the waxed denture for final approval if you desire. Once the approval has been approved the denture/s is then processed into acrylic denture/s.
At your extraction appointment, your immediate denture/s is inserted by your dentist/oral surgeon, avoiding the embarrassment of having no teeth during your healing period. Extraction of your natural teeth can be done under local anaesthetic in the surgery or under general anaesthetic in hospital; this is something to be discussed with your dentist /oral surgeon.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT IMMEDIATE DENTURES
In most cases we have no way of trying the denture/s in before your extractions are complete. In some cases, aesthetic compromises may have to be made in favour of structural integrity, function or limited space.
During the healing period, postoperative instruction must be followed carefully. Your gums and bone will recede to a much smaller size, because the tooth sockets are closing and healing. Regular visits may be required as healing progresses to ease any rubbing and sore spots. Temporary linings or tissue conditioners may be required to ensure a positive fit. This procedure may need to be repeated a number of times based on your individual healing rate.
At the completion of the healing period a permanent reline (new fitting surface) or even a new denture may be constructed to ensure a comfortable and exact fit. Irreparable damage can be caused if the denture/s are not remodelled/relined after initial gum shrinkage, which usually occurs between three and six months.
ADDITION COST INVOLVED IN IMMEDIATE DENTURE CONSTRUCTION
Temporary liners, tissue conditioners and relines are additional services requiring payment beyond the service of supplying the immediate denture/s; please ask for an estimated cost for these treatments.