We coordinate timing with your denturist so your dentures are prepared in advance of the extraction appointment. In many cases, immediate dentures can be placed shortly after teeth are removed, allowing you to leave the dental office with teeth in place. For many patients, this helps reduce the stress of a visible gap during healing and can provide gentle support to the tissues in the early recovery phase. If you are also considering alternatives to traditional dentures for added stability, you may want to compare with implant options such as implant retained dentures (overdenture), which can be planned with your denturist when appropriate.

Healing after extractions generally takes a few months. As the gums heal, they naturally change shape and often shrink, which can affect how immediate dentures fit. It is common for dentures to feel looser over time, or for the fit to feel different than it did right after placement. If you notice rubbing, movement, sore spots, or changes in comfort, contact our clinic so we can evaluate the fit. In many cases, an adjustment or a reline may be needed to improve comfort as healing progresses, and denture rebases and relines explains how relines help update fit when the mouth changes. For daily cleaning and wear guidance during the healing period, at home care can help you understand common care routines and storage recommendations.