Immediate Dentures in West Palm Beach: What to Expect Before, During, and After
If you're facing tooth extractions and dreading the idea of going without teeth while you heal, immediate dentures may be the answer. Unlike conventional dentures, which are fitted only after your gums have healed from extractions, immediate dentures are placed the same day your teeth are removed — so you never leave the office without a smile.
How Immediate Dentures Work
Before any teeth are extracted, our West Palm Beach team takes impressions and measurements of your mouth so a custom denture can be fabricated in advance. On the day of your procedure, we remove the remaining teeth and place your new denture immediately, allowing it to act as a bandage that protects the extraction sites while you heal.
What to Expect During Healing
Because your gums and jawbone continue to change shape for several months after extractions, immediate dentures are considered a transitional solution. It's normal to need one or more relines in the months following placement to keep the fit comfortable as swelling goes down and tissue remodels. Most patients in our West Palm Beach practice transition to a final, more precisely fitted denture (or explore implant-supported options) around three to six months after their extractions, once healing has stabilized.
Benefits Patients in West Palm Beach Appreciate
- No period of time without teeth — you leave your extraction appointment with a functional smile
- Protection for extraction sites during the initial and most sensitive healing phase
- An easier adjustment for patients who rely on their smile for work or daily life
- A practical bridge to permanent options, including relines or future implant-supported dentures
Is an Immediate Denture Right for You?
Immediate dentures work well for patients who need multiple extractions and want to avoid being without teeth, but they aren't the right fit for everyone. During a consultation at our 3676 Collin Dr office, we evaluate your oral health, the number and location of teeth being removed, and your long-term goals to recommend the most predictable path — whether that's an immediate denture, a conventional denture, or an implant-supported solution.
If you have questions about immediate dentures or want to know whether you're a candidate, reach out to our West Palm Beach office to schedule a consultation.