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Following on from question 4, “Impressions tend to distort, what do you do to prevent this?“, in our series of 9 key questions you should ask the dentist making your dentures, here is question 5:

The bite on a denture can be very difficult to record, how do you go about this?

Good answer: Most dentists will manipulate the lower jaw back into a relaxed position for someone taking a special interest in dentures I would expect them to say this may need to be repeated at the next appointment also i.e. the try-in visit.

TDIC answer: We use an Intra-Oral Gothic Arch Tracing. This is arguably the most reliable way of getting the bite correct and has a big impact on enjoyable eating. Probably less than 1 in 100 dentists use this method.

We will publish question 6 soon, but if you want to get a copy of all 9 questions contact us now to order a brochure.

The above questions are really suggestions to stimulate a discussion between the dentist and patient. If the dentist is willing to spend time answering these questions and is knowledgeable about the answers it is more likely he will spend more time with you to ensure the best results. If you are in any doubt we offer a free consultation with no obligation, you are more than welcome to come along and get another opinion.