Immediate Dentures in St. Catharines Ontario
Denturist in St. Catharines & Niagara Region
If you’re getting a partial or complete denture after a tooth extraction, your dentist may recommend wearing immediate dentures or temporary dentures.
We're pleased to offer immediate denture services here at Hayven Dentures in St. Catharines, ON. Request your free initial consultation for dentures today.
What are Immediate Dentures?
Badly damaged or weakened teeth can be replaced with dentures. Dentures are removable prosthetics that can take several months to fabricate. You'll need to wear immediate dentures while you wait for your device and the site to heal.
Immediate dentures are inserted in your mouth the same day as your tooth extraction. They prevent debris from penetrating the site and causing irritation. They also allow you to proceed with your daily routine without feeling self-conscious about missing a single tooth or several teeth.
What Can I Expect During and After Getting Immediate Dentures?
Here’s a general timeline for getting temporary dentures. Note that it can change on a case-by-case basis.
- Your dentist takes impressions of your mouth for your temporary dentures about 1-2 months before your scheduled tooth extraction.
- Right after your extraction, your dentist attaches your temporary dentures. They help ease the transition as you wait for your partial or complete dentures.
- Expect some discomfort during the first few days of wearing your new dentures. Your mouth is still adjusting to your oral appliance.
- While still getting accustomed to your immediate dentures, it’s best to maintain a soft food diet to avoid putting pressure on the area. You may slowly introduce more food variety as you get used to your device.
- After a few months, the site will have healed. Your immediate dentures will no longer fit as well as they did before. They’ll start to shrink and change form, so you’ll need to see your dentist again to have them relined or replaced.
Advantages of Immediate Dentures
- Immediate dentures keep you from going without teeth while you wait for your permanent dentures.
- They protect the extraction site from irritation. Debris can penetrate the area and cause infection.
- They aid in smooth healing after your tooth removal procedure.
- Immediate dentures make diet changes easier to manage. You’ll only need to stick to soft foods while the site is healing.
- They keep you from having to learn and relearn speech patterns. If you go without teeth, speaking becomes more challenging. You must get used to the changes in your mouth when pronouncing words. When your final dentures arrive, you'll have to relearn how to speak with your new device. Immediate dentures save you from this inconvenience.
- They minimize changes to your facial structure, as you don’t have to go without teeth. As a result, your cheeks won’t appear sunken.
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Disadvantages of Immediate Dentures
As with any dental solution, immediate dentures also have their cons.
- There’s no opportunity to fit or try your immediate dentures on. While they’re customized for your mouth, the process doesn’t allow for adjustments before they’re finally inserted.
- Soreness and discomfort are expected for wearers.
- Immediate dentures require periodic relining for them to fit properly in your mouth.
- Since they’re not fully customized to your mouth, they may move or shift when worn. This may trigger a gag reflex in some people.
How Long Do Immediate Dentures Last?
Immediate dentures are designed for temporary use. They can last from 6-8 months. It’s important to see your dentist for follow-up checks so they can evaluate how the site is healing and if your immediate dentures already need adjustments or a replacement.
Will I Need Immediate Dentures?
Not everyone will require temporary dentures before getting their permanent dentures.
Hayven Dentures collaborates with your dentist or oral surgeon to customize your treatment plan. Collaboration between the dental professionals involved in your case is crucial to the success of your denture procedure.
Let’s guide you on your journey to your new smile. If you need more information about getting dentures, contact us to schedule an initial consultation with one of our denturists.
We’re happy to answer your questions about denture services in St. Catharines, ON.