Although the procedure is incredibly common in Canada, many patients are nervous before having some or all teeth extracted. After all, even patients who understand that they will be soon receiving a high-quality, customized set of dentures find themselves worried about the period between their extraction procedure and getting their new smile.
Believe it or not, it is possible to create a temporary partial denture before the date of your surgery, ensuring that your healing process is as seamless and convenient as possible.
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What Are Immediate Dentures?
At Oak Denture Centre, we help patients from all walks of life get back the smile (and quality of life) that everyone deserves. We are focused on solutions that permanently revitalize smiles and will make it easier for patients to eat, speak and feel good about themselves for years to come.
However, we know that in some cases, temporary fixes are needed.
One example of this is when patients need some or all teeth extracted before getting their custom made dentures. In order to ensure your dentures are comfortable and fit properly in your mouth, your dentist will need to use a mold of your mouth after you have healed from surgery.
The reason why is simple: it’s normal for your mouth to shift and change, even just slightly, after an extraction procedure. This means that molds taken pre-extraction will no longer be accurate after your mouth has healed.
Immediate dentures exist to bridge the gap. They are created for a mold taken before your surgery, which means they will be ready as soon as you are out of surgery, but as your mouth heals, they will not be the perfect fit you can expect from your final pair of dentures.
If you may need immediate dentures, you likely have a lot of questions– are immediate dentures permanent? How long do immediate dentures last? What should I expect? How much will the procedure cost? Fortunately, we are here to answer your pressing questions and help you get started on one of the best investments you could possibly make for your health and self-esteem.
Benefits of Immediate Dentures
Following a partial or full mouth extraction, immediate dentures are a popular option to help patients heal. Some patients choose to heal without dentures, and the choice is up to you– but we know that our immediate denture services certainly make the healing process more pleasant.
Immediate dentures offer our patients a number of benefits that make the transition to dentures much easier and more comfortable. Some of these benefits include:
- A smoother transition— patients with immediate dentures have the opportunity to start using dentures as soon as they finish their surgery
- Improved quality of life during healing— without immediate dentures, most patients would not be able to eat or speak until their final dentures were ready
- A better view of the healing process— immediate dentures offers you time to heal, meaning your denturist can create dentures based on your healed mouth.
- Boosted self-esteem— after a full mouth extraction, immediate dentures will ensure your smile looks more natural, helping boost your confidence post-surgery
Are Immediate Dentures Permanent?
No.
Immediate dentures exist to bridge the gap between your surgery and your permanent dentures.
How long do immediate dentures last?
The amount of time you will need immediate dentures will differ from patient to patient, but once your mouth is fully healed, we will quickly create custom dentures that you can enjoy for years.
Getting Immediate Dentures– What To Expect
While many patients are nervous about their extraction and immediate dentures, what to expect is in fact a smooth and comfortable transition aided by a team of compassionate professional denturists.
We will start by taking a mold of your mouth and creating a quality set of dentures before your extraction. After your surgery, you will be able to immediately start wearing your immediate dentures. We will give you detailed and clear instructions on how to care for your mouth and dentures as you recover– please contact us immediately if you are struggling to follow these instructions at all.
As your mouth heals, you might require check-ups and basic maintenance. This is normal, and the result of your mouth changing as it heals. No matter how minor or major, we are always available to make adjustments that benefit your health and comfort.
Fortunately, with the right level of care and the required maintenance, most patients can quickly transition to permanent dentures.
Getting Started
Interested in immediate dentures but not sure where to start?
Contact Oak Denture Centre today. Our professional team can help you reclaim your smile, and walk you through every step of the process. To learn more about our services, pricing and how we can address your specific needs, book a consultation today.