{"id":164,"date":"2023-01-08T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T19:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:45:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:45:57","slug":"getting-dentures-after-a-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/getting-dentures-after-a-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Before I Can Get Dentures After a Tooth Extraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_110865538__1679945985_99434.jpg\" alt=\"dentures lying on a table\" class=\"wp-image-165\" style=\"width:300px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_110865538__1679945985_99434.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_110865538__1679945985_99434-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_110865538__1679945985_99434-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are having a tooth extracted soon, you\u2019re probably looking forward less to having that tooth removed, and more to how your smile will look after you get the tooth replaced. Going from a damaged, incomplete smile to one that you\u2019re proud to show people is a great feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/dentures.html\">Dentures<\/a> are one of the most popular tooth replacement options, and many people get a set of them after having several problem teeth extracted. However, you may wonder how much time you\u2019ll have to deal with gaps in your smile before you can get your dentures. The answer depends on a few factors; here\u2019s a guide that can give you some useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can I Get Dentures After Tooth Extraction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re getting a set of either partial or complete dentures after an extraction, there are two ways to go about it. You can wait for the extraction areas to heal, or you can get your dentures immediately after removing the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If I Get Them Immediately?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, your dentist will give you dentures immediately after your tooth extraction. You\u2019ll be fitted for the prosthetic before the tooth is removed so that they\u2019re ready on the day of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, the dentures act like a kind of bandage that protects the extraction wounds while they heal. This will probably be a little bit uncomfortable, and in the days after the procedure, you\u2019re likely to experience a few sore spots or excess saliva production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gums will also shrink as they heal from the procedure, so you may need frequent relinings after you get your initial set of dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waiting to Heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you may prefer to wait for your gums to heal after the treatment. This will be a little bit more comfortable than getting your dentures immediately, and you\u2019ll require fewer relinings, but you\u2019ll also have to wait 6-8 weeks for the wounds to heal. As a result, you\u2019ll have to deal with a month or two of missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which situation is best for you comes down to personal preference. Talk to your dentist before your extraction, and they\u2019ll walk you through the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Gannett Drive Dental, patients can achieve straighter smiles with Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Gagnon and our skilled team provide customized orthodontic plans designed to deliver lasting results. With personalized care and advanced technology, our practice helps patients transform their smiles comfortably and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us at (207) 253-5600 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/contact.html\">request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are having a tooth extracted soon, you\u2019re probably looking forward less to having that tooth removed, and more to how your smile will look after you get the tooth replaced. 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