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Northland Prosthodontics - Northland Denture Specialist - Whangarei

Specialised prosthodontic treatments for patients throughout Northland. Talk to us about dentures, missing teeth, worn out teeth, gappy smiles needing cosmetic dentistry, veneers, crowns (caps), bridges and implant crowns.

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c/o North Shore OMS, 08/3 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland
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Using Denture Adhesives

For special occasions, denture adhesives (like Polident or Steradent), in small amounts can be used to make your dentures more secure.

Do not use denture adhesives with zinc in their product list, due to adverse medical effects. Polident and Steradent do not contain zinc.

Denture adhesives should only be used in 3 pea-sized bits on each denture to improve the fit of the dentures.

Denture adhesives (like Polident or Steradent) should be completely cleaned off from the denture and the gums on a daily basis.

Extended use of denture adhesives (like Polident or Steradent) should not be considered without periodic assessment of your denture quality and health of the gums by your dentist.

If you find you need to use increased amounts of adhesives (like Polident or Steradent) to achieve the same level of denture fit, you should see your dentist again to evaluate the fit of the dentures.

Please come for your annual need annual check-ups – your dentist needs to examine your mouth and your dentures each year to check for health of the gums and oral health.

Your dentist can then advise you about prolonging the life of the dentures with regular relines (re-surfacing). Dentures should last 8-12 years, however their life can be prolonged if you have regular relines.

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I was a patient of Alan for over a year while undergoing implant surgery. I have always found Alan to be very kind, gentle and extremely knowledgeable as he took all the time needed to explain exactly what was occurring at each stage of this lengthy process. He was minutely precise in the making of his bridges, dentures, implants and crowns. During appointments Alan always checked I was comfortable and frequently asked what it was I was hoping he could achieve. Alan and Lesa are truly an extremely skilled, professional team with a sense of humour and we became good friends. Lesa has a great eye for the cosmetic enhancement and they work so well together the appointments are a pleasure. I would fully recommend Alan. I feel confident again with a gorgeous smile to be proud of – thanks Alan!! JS

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We're open Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9.00am - 4:30pm and Fridays 9.00am – 12 noon.
Phone us on 09 486 7778 or 0800 676 670 and ask for Rachel.
An initial prosthodontic consultation is usually recommended at $420-450 to determine your treatment needs. Email Us Now

We are at North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, 08/3 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland and 3 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland.

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