Same-day dentures in Edgewood, MD

Immediate dentures typically require at least one impression before your teeth are extracted. This impression captures the shape of your teeth, gums, and alveolar ridge and serves as the blueprint for denture fabrication. Depending on how your mouth heals and how your bite feels, your prosthodontist may take additional impressions during the fitting process to fine-tune the fit and comfort of your same-day dentures.

Immediate dentures are a temporary solution you wear during tooth extraction recovery while your gums and oral tissues heal. Because your gums change shape as they recover, a prosthodontist generally won’t fabricate your permanent dentures based on the fit of the immediate set; instead, you’ll need new impressions after healing and may undergo denture relining or adjustments along the way.

After getting dentures, it’s normal to feel some soreness and discomfort for a few weeks during the new dentures adjustment phase. Over-the-counter pain relievers, warm saltwater rinses, and sticking to a soft-food diet can provide denture pain relief as you heal. If the pain persists or you notice denture sore spots, schedule an appointment with your dentist.

Immediate dentures—often called same-day dentures—don’t always look completely natural. Although they’re made to mimic real teeth, the fabrication process doesn’t usually allow the same level of customization as traditional dentures. They also may not fit perfectly at first because of post-extraction swelling, which can make them look less natural. As healing progresses, adjustments and denture relining guided by an aesthetic dentistry professional can improve both fit and appearance.

Immediate dentures can be partial or complete, depending on your needs. They're made in advance and placed right after your teeth are extracted, so you leave with teeth in place and avoid the discomfort of going without them during tooth extraction recovery. The type of immediate denture your dentist recommends depends on how many teeth need to be removed and the condition of your gums; an experienced prosthodontist can walk you through options and expected denture relining as your mouth heals. For a comprehensive guide to dentures in your state, go to Maryland Department of Aging.