Immediate Dentures: Leave with a Complete Smile
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are custom-made and placed on the same day as your tooth extraction, so you never have to go without a smile. They help restore your appearance, support eating and speaking, and protect your gums during the healing process. As your mouth heals, your dentist may recommend adjustments or a reline to ensure a comfortable, secure fit and long-term function.
What to Know About Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures let you leave your extraction appointment with a complete smile while your gums heal. Because they are made before your teeth are removed, adjustments may be needed as your mouth changes during recovery. Follow-up visits help improve the fit, comfort, and function of your dentures, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success.
After Tooth Extraction
Proper care after a tooth extraction is essential for healing and ensuring your immediate dentures fit comfortably. As your gums and jawbone heal, your dentures may require adjustments or a reline for the best fit. Regular follow-up visits allow your dentist to monitor healing, make necessary changes, and help you enjoy long-term comfort and function.
- Follow all post-operative instructions carefully.
- Attend scheduled follow-up appointments.
- Temporary adjustments or relines may be needed during healing.
- A permanent denture reline is often recommended after healing.
- Contact your dentist if you experience pain, sore spots, or denture problems.
Understanding Immediate Dentures
mmediate dentures are custom-made before your teeth are removed and placed the same day as your extraction. They help restore your smile immediately, protect the extraction sites, reduce swelling, and allow you to speak and eat more comfortably while your mouth heals.
The Benefits
- Leave your appointment with a complete smile
- Protect healing gums and extraction sites
- Help you speak and eat sooner
- Support facial appearance during healing
- Act as a guide while your gums heal
What to Expect During Healing
As your gums and jawbone naturally heal, they will change shape over the next several months. Because of these changes, immediate dentures may gradually become loose. Follow-up visits, temporary adjustments, or relines help maintain a comfortable fit until a permanent denture or final reline is recommended.
Is It Right for You?
Immediate dentures are an excellent option for many patients who want to avoid being without teeth after extractions. During your consultation, we will evaluate your oral health, discuss your goals, and recommend the treatment option that provides the best long-term comfort, function, and appearance.
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Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Immediate dentures are placed the same day your teeth are removed, so you are never without teeth. Conventional dentures are made after the gums heal, usually giving a more precise initial fit.
Your gums shrink as they heal, so immediate dentures may loosen over the first months. Temporary relines keep them comfortable until a permanent reline or new denture is made.
There may be added cost for relines during healing, but many patients feel the benefit of never being without teeth is well worth it. We will review the full cost with you upfront.