Same Day Dentures

In the past if you were having trouble keeping your teeth healthy, your dentist would suggest removing your teeth, waiting several months and then getting full cary dentures made. Today, this process has become much easier. There is no need to live in pain with unhealthy teeth, or to live without teeth for months while your gums heal. It is possible to have your teeth extracted and have a temporary set of dentures made to replace your missing teeth in the same day. Below is more detailed information explaining how same day dentures work and when they may be a good option.

How Do Same Day Dentures Work?

The biggest benefit of immediate dentures is that immediately after teeth are extracted a partial or complete denture is inserted and there is no period of waiting without teeth. First of all, this is a benefit in that it allows the opportunity to get used to the feel and use of dentures. Although dentures look natural, they may take some getting used to when it comes to chewing, speaking, and everyday wear. Getting started with same day dentures allows this adjustment period to start right away. Another big benefit is that wearing same day dentures will help your gums and tissues heal quickly post extraction. In fact, wearing same day dentures will expedite the healing process. The dentures protect the gums and tissues and minimize the chance of injury or bleeding while the tissue is healing.

As your mouth heals the tissues and jaw will change in shape. This means that it is likely that the same day dentures will need to be modified and relined after the healing process is over. Or better yet, a more permanent set of dentures will be made. Ideally, the same day dentures that the dentist provides the day of extraction are just a temporary prosthetic to be used during the healing process so that there is no period without teeth. Due to the changes in the gum tissue and jaw that are likely to occur after extraction, there is no point to make permanent dentures at this time as they will need to be refitted once the mouth has changed. The jaw bone continues to heal for six to twelve months following the extractions leading to a space between the denture and the gums – this space it is what is filled in when a reline is performed.

The Cost of Same Day Dentures

Due in part to the need for multiple sets of dentures, or the refitting process, same day dentures will cost more than permanent full dentures. The decision for paying the extra costs comes down to deciding if you want to go through the post-extraction healing period without teeth. If you are interested in getting immediate same day dentures you should have this discussion with your dentist when you are planning your teeth extractions. During this discussion your dentist will want to talk through other factors including how many teeth will be extracted and how many visits they will want to schedule for the full extraction. Your dentist may have ideas for alternative payment options if you decide same day dentures are worth the extra cost for you.

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