Premium Hand-Crafted Dentures or Digital Dentures?

Our premium handcrafted dentures represent the highest level of denture fabrication. Each tooth is individually set by hand in our in-house laboratory, allowing for precise control over aesthetics, bite, and function. We utilize specialized muco-compressive impression techniques, which record the oral tissues under functional pressure rather than at rest. This approach allows intentional pressure to be placed on ideal stress-bearing areas, with detailed border-moulding to replicate natural muscle movement and to improve retention, stability, and comfort.

Every handcrafted denture is made using premium materials sourced from Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan, ensuring the highest quality, durability, and natural appearance. Because these dentures are fully custom from start to finish, they require additional clinical steps, time, and expertise. Mastering the art of handcrafted denture fabrication takes thousands of hours of dedicated practice and meticulous repetition, combining both technical skill and artistic judgement. The result is a denture truly tailored to the patient’s anatomy, function, and long-term tissue health. As Michelangelo said, “Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.”

We also offer a more economical digital denture option. These dentures are computer-designed and manufactured using digital workflows, often requiring fewer appointments and a faster turnaround. Digital dentures are either milled from a solid puck of acrylic or 3D-printed from resin. Digital impressions that are captured with an intra-oral scanner provide excellent accuracy and efficiency for many applications. However, digital scans are inherently static and record tissues at rest, which can limit their performance in situations where soft tissue compression and functional movement are essential.

“A machine can do anything but it lacks the practiced touch of a human hand — that comes from the human heart.”

Consultation and General Oral Examination

For your first visit at Tsawwassen Dentures, Jon will go over your unique case thoroughly, discuss your medical and oral health history, and provide an oral examination. At this time, Jon will recommend your best options, taking into account the fit and functions of your dentures, as well as aesthetics, giving you all the information to make an informed decision.

Complete Dentures

A complete denture is a great option if you’re missing all of your teeth on your upper gums, lower gums, or both. They are removable, so they can be taken out for cleaning and sleeping. We will fit your dentures based on your unique anatomy and your dentures will be held in your mouth by suction. A complete denture will restore your chewing and speech, and also give you that beautiful smile, however you want it to look. Do you want a Hollywood smile or a more natural look? We can customize your denture to suit your needs.

  • A set of dentures with pink gum base and white teeth, placed on a white surface.
  • A set of upper dentures with pink acrylic base and artificial teeth, viewed from below.
  • A dental prosthetic with pink gum-like base and metallic crowns, held by a gloved hand. The prosthetic has white artificial teeth and metallic crowns, one with a small gem or marking. It is placed on a white surface.
  • A set of artificial dentures held by a gloved hand, with pink gums and white teeth, resting on a white surface.
  • A dental model with a blue glove and dental apparatus on a black work surface, with dental impression material inside the molds.
  • A dental model showing an upper and lower set of teeth with teeth implants in the lower jaw.

Partial Dentures

If you’re only missing a few teeth, we can fill in the gap with a partial denture, which is a more affordable option than an implant or can be a more suitable option than a bridge. One tooth missing may not seem like a big deal, but in reality, our teeth naturally shift over to the empty spaces — this may cause your bite to be off and might give you some jaw pain — it is definitely in your best interest to replace that tooth. We can match your natural tooth’s colour and shade, so no one will ever be able to tell the difference. Just like with a complete denture, a partial denture is removable to make it easier to clean and to sleep. The metal acts as an anchor and clasps onto your natural teeth, holding everything firmly in place so you can chew properly and have that perfect smile.

  • Close-up of a dental model with upper and lower teeth, some with dental appliances, held by a hand in a blue glove. The background is a dark surface. The model appears to be used for dental work or education.
  • A dental mold with upper and lower teeth, with a person wearing a blue glove holding it.
  • Close-up of a dental prosthetic or partial denture with metal framework and mesh, placed on a dental mold or cast.
  • Dental mold of the upper teeth held by a person wearing a blue glove.
  • A dental mold of the upper teeth with a pink orthodontic impression material in a dental laboratory setting.

 Immediate Dentures and Transitional Dentures

If you have extractions planned with your dentist and don’t want to go without teeth, an immediate denture might be an option for you. The immediate denture will be inserted right after your extractions on the same day, acting as a band-aid to promote healing and control swelling. We give the dentures 24-48 hours to settle in, and then Jon can help with any sore spots you may have. The fit of these dentures is temporary, as the gums heal with time, they will shrink and stabilize, causing your dentures to be loose. During the healing phase, a temporary liner with a soft tissue conditioner will be placed on your denture to minimize discomfort and give you a tighter fit. Once this healing process is finished, a new fit of the dentures will be made, also known as a reline.

An immediate denture is fabricated using approximate measurements, and since you will still have your teeth during the fitting process, you will not be able to try these dentures to see the aesthetics. You have the option to transition into a final denture after the gums heal to achieve your custom smile — Jon will start the process over again, from scratch, with a new set of impressions. This way you can try-in the aesthetics before finalizing them.

 Implant Denture

Implant-retained or implant-supported dentures provide the most secure-fitting denture — instead of just resting on top of the gums like conventional dentures, these click onto a titanium post screwed into your jawbone. They are still removable to make cleaning easier and provide the best option for stability, comfort, and chewing. If you’re the right candidate, an implant denture is the best option to preserve bone loss.

  • A dental impression tray with blue markers placed on a sink surface, used for taking dental molds.
  • A dental surgical guide with a metal framework and surgical screws on a beige dental mold.
  • A set of artificial dental dentures held by a person wearing a blue glove, resting on a gray surface.
  • A dental prosthetic or denture with artificial teeth and a metal base, placed on a light gray surface.
  • Dental molds of upper and lower jaws held by a person wearing blue gloves.
  • A dental prosthetic device, likely a partial denture, with a pink acrylic base and metal clasps.
  • Close-up of a dental impression model held in a person's hand wearing a blue glove, showing detailed molds of upper teeth.
  • A dental prosthesis or denture viewed from the bottom showing metal screws and the underside of the palate.
  • A silicone mold of a human head from a top-down perspective, with four screws securing it.
  • Dental model showing upper teeth with pink gum line on a metallic surface.
  • A pink impression tray with black dots, used for teeth whitening, placed inside a white plastic laundry basket.
  • A denture with pink gum and white teeth submerged in water with soap suds.
  • Close-up of a cookie or dried pastry with five blue pins inserted into it, placed on a white surface.
  • A person wearing a blue glove holding a pink, U-shaped denture with two blue-colored denture implants.
  • A dental denture base with four metal dental implant attachments, seen from the top view.

Adjustments

Dentures are not meant to be sore, but if they are, Jon can provide you with an adjustment by relieving any heavy spots. Just like any prosthetic, like a prosthetic arm or leg, a break-in period is normal. A denture is an oral prosthetic, and during this break-in period, or the adjustment period, it may take some time.

We recommend wearing your new dentures for a few hours a day and slowly increasing your tolerance. Start off with eating soft foods and work your way up to harder foods.

 Same-Day Repairs

Did you accidentally drop your dentures and now they’re broken in half? It happens. Whatever you do, do not use super glue; bring it to us instead. Our on-site laboratory allows us to repair your denture quickly, usually within the same day. We repair the fracture using the same material as the denture and can even add metal wires to ensure it’s completely reinforced. emergency urgent

  • Two sets of dentures, one with a tan base and one with a yellow base, on a dark surface.
  • A dental model of the upper teeth with a string tied across the arch, being held by a gloved hand.
  • A set of upper dentures with artificial teeth resting on a white textured surface.
  • A dental model of the upper jaw showing teeth and the gum tissue, with a gloved hand holding it.
  • A dental prosthetic or denture with a metal mesh insert on an artificial gum and teeth base.
  • A set of adult dentures with pink acrylic base and artificial teeth on a black work surface.
  • A set of artificial dentures with pink gum-colored base and white teeth, placed on a textured paper towel surface.
  • Dental prosthetic with metal wire on a blue dental mold, held by a person wearing purple gloves.
  • A set of partial dentures resting on a white paper towel with a dental office background.
  • Close-up of a partial dental prosthesis or denture with visible artificial teeth and a pink base, placed against a textured white background.
  • A set of dentures held in a gloved hand on a clinical surface.

 Reinforced Dentures

If you keep breaking your proper-fitting denture just by chewing, reinforced dentures may be a great option for you. An additional reinforcement can be added for a more durable denture for patients with a heavy bite. These reinforcements can prevent cracks by distributing the force of the bite and can even provide a thinner denture base.

  • Dental prosthetic molds, including a pink upper gum model and a metal framework for dental crowns or bridges, on a white paper towel.
  • A person wearing a blue glove holding a partial denture with artificial teeth and a metal plate in the center, on a white paper surface.
  • A dental denture with a metallic dental crown in the center, resting on a paper towel.
  • A dental denture with a metal framework and artificial gums placed on a black surface.
  • A partial denture with a pink base, metal framework, and a silver-colored plate, placed on a white surface.
  • A set of false teeth with pink gums and white teeth, placed on a white surface with water droplets, topped with a piece of silver reflective material.
  • A dental partial denture with artificial teeth and a metal base.

 Other Services

We provide a comprehensive solution for all of your denture care needs, and our other services include:

  • Relines — loose-fitting dentures can have a new fit when the mouth has changed over time.

  • Rebases — a brand new denture base.

  • Soft Liners and Tissue Conditioners — a comfortable cushion to minimize sore spots.

  • Name Identification — great for those who live in care homes, so there are no mix-ups.

  • In-home visits — if mobility is an issue, we can come to you. mobile visit

  • Professional and preventative cleaning - removing micro-organisms, bacteria, plaque, and food debris that regular brushing cannot do.

  • and much more…