Immediate Dentures in Bellingham, WA
Teeth the same day. Healing protected. Never without a smile.
Immediate dentures are placed the same day your natural teeth are removed, so you never have to go without teeth. Fairhaven Denture Care in Bellingham, WA plans and makes your immediate denture before your extraction appointment and coordinates the timing with your dentist or oral surgeon.
As your gums heal and change shape, James Anderson, Licensed Denturist, adjusts and relines the denture to keep it comfortable. Once healing is complete, we talk through whether a reline or a new complete denture is the right long-term step.
Who are immediate dentures for?
- You are having all or most of the teeth in an arch extracted
- You want to keep your appearance through the healing period
- You cannot be without teeth for work or social reasons
- You want a denture that protects the extraction sites while they heal
- You are planning ahead with your dentist or oral surgeon and want the denture ready on the day
Benefits of immediate dentures may include:
- Walking out of your extraction appointment with teeth in place
- Protection for the healing gums, much like a bandage
- Timing planned with your dentist or oral surgeon
- The ability to keep eating, speaking and smiling through healing
- Adjustments and soft liners as your gums change
How do immediate dentures work?
The process begins with a no-charge consultation before your extractions. James examines your mouth, discusses the look you want, and coordinates timing with the dentist or oral surgeon who will remove your teeth.
While your natural teeth are still in place, we scan your mouth and design the denture digitally, using the position of your existing teeth as a guide so your new smile looks natural and familiar. The finished denture is ready for the day of your extractions and is placed as soon as the teeth are removed.
In the weeks that follow, your gums shrink as they heal, so the denture will need adjustments. Temporary soft liners keep it snug and comfortable during this period. When healing is complete, usually after several months, a hard reline or a new denture gives you a lasting fit. Our Immediate Denture Care Instructions and Food Guidelines on the Patient Resources page explain what to expect.
Immediate Denture Questions
An immediate denture is made before your teeth are extracted and placed the same day they are removed. A conventional denture is made after the gums have healed, which can take several months, so you would be without teeth in the meantime.
A dentist or oral surgeon removes your teeth. Fairhaven Denture Care makes the denture and coordinates the timing so it is ready on the day of your extractions. If you do not have a dentist, ask us at your consultation.
Yes. As your gums and bone heal and reshape, the denture will loosen and need adjustments and temporary soft liners to stay comfortable. These follow-up visits are a normal part of immediate denture care, and we schedule them with you in advance.
Gum and bone healing typically takes six to twelve months, with the biggest changes in the first few weeks. During this time we monitor the fit and make the adjustments you need. Once healing is complete, a hard reline or a new denture gives you a stable long-term fit.
Start with soft foods and liquids for the first few days, then add firmer foods gradually as your gums heal. Our Immediate Denture Food Guidelines handout on the Patient Resources page lists what to choose and what to avoid in the early weeks.
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