In times gone by if you had teeth removed and needed denture replacements, it could be a relatively lengthy process to have these made. This typically meant you were left without teeth or with a temporary set of dentures as you waited for your new dentures to be completed. However, there are many dental practices these days that offer same day dentures and these can be a good option to choose.
How are same day dentures now possible?
Same day dentures are also commonly known as immediate dentures. They basically comprise a set of dentures that can be produced and fitted in the same day. Typically the wait for dentures in the past was largely due to dentists and the lab where the dentures were made, being separate companies. However many dental practices these days have an on-site lab such that they have total control over the whole denture making process and this speeds it up. While some dentists can produce the dentures in a single day from start to finish, others may require appointments prior to the actual day of fitting the dentures for preparatory work.
Advantages of Same Day Dentures
There are obvious advantages to having same day dentures fitted. Most people like to look their best at all times and going for days or possibly weeks without dentures can be a frustrating experience. Having no dentures will obviously affect your looks and is something most people will want to avoid. It can also make speech and eating more difficult. On the other hand temporary dentures may not fit so well and this can cause problems for the mouth. It also means your mouth has to first get used to the temporary dentures and then in a short space of time has to get used to your completed dentures.
Having same day dentures fitted eliminates these problems. It can typically mean that on the day you have teeth extracted you can have your new dentures fitted. This gives your mouth a chance to get used to the dentures straight away. It also means you don’t have to spend any time without dentures. However it generally takes the bone and tissue of the month a little while to stabilize after an extraction. This means that follow up appointments will be required to ensure that immediate dentures are a comfortable fit for your mouth and if any adjustments are required this can be done.
If you already wear dentures and are unfortunate enough to damage or misplace these then immediate dentures offer a quicker and more convenient way of having these replaced. This will ensure you do not have to spend any more time than necessary without having dentures to wear.
Cost of Dentures
The cost of dentures depends on a number of factors. Whether they are complete or partial dentures has an impact as does the quality of the material used. Costs can vary from around $1,000 for a complete set of basic dentures to as high as $8,000 for a full set of premium dentures. Because of the speed in producing them, same day dentures are typically more expensive although it varies from dentist to dentist. The best way to find out a cost is to discuss it with your regular dentist.
If you worry about the prospect of being left without dentures for a period of time then having same day dentures fitted is an option to consider. They are available from many dentists and are a quick and convenient way of having dentures made and fitted.