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Immediate Dentures in Tri-Cities

Immediate dentures — sometimes called same day dentures — are placed the same day your natural teeth are removed. At First Choice Denture Clinic, we prepare your denture in advance so you leave your extraction appointment with teeth already in place — no months without a smile.

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How Immediate Dentures Work

Immediate dentures are fabricated before your teeth are removed — so you never have to go without teeth during the healing process.

Before Your Extractions

Immediate dentures are fabricated before your teeth are removed. Impressions, measurements, and bite records are taken in advance so the dentures can be prepared prior to surgery.

On Extraction Day

When your natural teeth are removed, the dentures are placed immediately afterward so you leave the appointment with teeth already in place.

During Healing

Immediate dentures allow patients to maintain their smile and daily activities while the mouth begins to heal.

Before & After Client Gallery

Patient smile before denture treatment at First Choice Denture Clinic
Patient smile after receiving custom dentures at First Choice Denture Clinic

Who May Benefit from Immediate Dentures? 

Immediate dentures may be a good option if you: 

Are having teeth removed and want to avoid being without teeth

Want to maintain their smile and facial appearance during healing

Want to continue daily activities and social interactions with confidence

Plan to transition to a final denture after the mouth has healed

A complimentary consultation can help determine whether immediate dentures are right for your situation. 

What to Expect During Healing

Immediate dentures are a transitional solution. As healing progresses, your mouth changes shape.

The Healing Process

Immediate dentures are often designed to serve as transitional dentures while your mouth heals after extractions.

  • Gums and jawbone shrink naturally during the first several months after extractions
  • A denture that fit well on surgery day will gradually loosen as the mouth changes shape
  • Most patients transition to a final denture after about six months of healing
  • Your immediate denture can serve as a backup once your final denture is completed

Follow-Up Care During Healing

As your mouth heals after extractions, the shape of the gums will gradually change — adjustments are a normal part of the process.

  • Periodic visits during the healing phase to monitor your progress
  • Adjustments made as swelling decreases and gums change shape
  • We guide you through every step so your dentures stay as comfortable as possible
Denturist Lisa Lanham with patient

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Considering immediate dentures? We offer complimentary, no-obligation consultations to review your situation, explain the process, and discuss next steps – at your pace. Book a complimentary Consultation

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Proudly Serving the Tri-Cities Area

We welcome patients from:

Kennewick | Pasco | Richland

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Immediate dentures are typically inserted immediately after your teeth are removed. Because the dentures are prepared before surgery, they are ready to be placed the same day as your extractions.

Eating with immediate dentures takes time and practice. Most patients begin with softer foods and gradually return to a wider variety of foods as healing progresses and comfort improves.

Immediately after extractions, patients are often instructed to keep their dentures in place for the first night to help protect the surgical areas. After the initial healing period, dentures are usually removed at night so the gums can rest. Your dentist or oral surgeon will provide specific instructions for your situation.

Immediate dentures are designed before surgery so you can have teeth the same day your natural teeth are removed. Because the gums and bone change shape during healing, these dentures are considered transitional while your mouth heals. After about six months, a final denture can be created for the healed shape of your mouth.

While relines can sometimes improve the fit during healing, many patients benefit from having a new denture made once the mouth has stabilized. A final denture created after healing often provides a more precise fit and improved comfort.

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