Lower suction dentures | Vernon, Kelowna, Lake Country
Lower suction dentures that stay down
Lower dentures are known for floating and slipping. Our lower suction dentures use the technique taught by Dr. Jiro Abe of Japan to form a seal on your lower gums, so you can laugh, chew and speak without fighting your bottom denture.
Family run since 1974 | CDCP provider | No referral needed
The problem
Why lower dentures float
An upper denture has the whole roof of your mouth to create suction. A lower denture only has a narrow ridge of gum to sit on, with your tongue and cheek muscles moving around it every time you talk or eat.
After teeth are removed, that ridge slowly shrinks, which leaves even less to hold onto. That is why so many people end up relying on adhesive or avoiding certain foods with a regular lower denture.
How it works
How a lower suction denture holds
The Lower Suction Denture Technique, taught by Dr. Jiro Abe of Japan, changes how the denture is designed. We take special impressions with your mouth in a relaxed, closed position and shape the edges of the denture so the soft tissue under your tongue and along your cheeks seals around it.
That seal creates suction, the same way an upper denture holds, so the lower stays in place without adhesive for many patients.
Your options
Lower suction denture vs implant denture
Lower suction denture
Holds with a suction seal and needs no surgery. A very affordable alternative to dental implants for many patients.
Snap-in implant denture
Clips onto implants placed in your jaw for the most secure hold, but needs surgery and healing time. See implant dentures.
Regular lower denture
Rests on your gums without a seal. The simplest option, but the one most likely to float.
Is it right for you?
Who are lower suction dentures good for?
- People whose current lower denture floats or needs adhesive
- Anyone who wants a more stable lower without surgery
- Patients who cannot have implants for health or bone reasons
- People looking for a more affordable alternative to implant dentures
Not every mouth can form a strong seal, so Jason checks your gums and jaw at a free consultation and tells you honestly whether a suction denture, an implant denture or another option will work best.
The process
How we make your suction denture
Free consultation
We look at your lower ridge and soft tissue, talk through your options and check your coverage.
Precise impressions
We take detailed impressions with your mouth closed and relaxed, which is the key to the suction seal.
Try-in and fitting
We try the denture in, check the seal and your bite, and adjust it so it feels secure and comfortable.
Paying for suction dentures
Cost, insurance and CDCP
We give you a clear estimate at your free consultation, before anything starts.
We bill insurance directly and we are a registered CDCP provider. Financing is available through iFinance and Dentalcard.
Reviews
What our patients say
No. 1 Denture Clinic in Vernon. They should be 100 stars not 5. Don’t call anyone or go to anyone else till you have been to Kasper Denture Clinic.Darlene T.
The receptionists are the best and of course Jason is amazing and so talented!Bee B.
Easy to book an appointment, good dentures and nice people.Charlie H.
Questions
Lower suction denture FAQs
How does a lower suction denture stay in without adhesive?
The edges of the denture are shaped so your soft tissue seals around them. That seal creates suction, the same way an upper denture holds against the roof of your mouth.
Is it as secure as an implant denture?
Implant dentures clip onto implants, so they are the most secure option. A suction denture is a big step up from a regular lower for many patients, without surgery.
Can my current lower denture be converted?
Usually not. The suction comes from how the whole denture is designed and how the impressions are taken, so it is normally made as a new denture.
Who is not a good candidate?
It depends on the shape of your lower ridge and the soft tissue around it. Jason will check at your consultation and tell you if another option would work better.
Does CDCP cover lower suction dentures?
CDCP covers dentures for eligible patients. We are a registered provider and can check your coverage for you.
Where to go
Lower suction dentures at all three of our clinics
Related services
Tired of a lower denture that floats?
Book a free consultation and find out if a lower suction denture is right for you. No referral needed.