Immediate (Same-Day) Dentures After Extractions: What To Expect Week By Week
A Fresh Start—Without Waiting Months
If you need several teeth removed, you don’t have to live without a smile while you heal. Immediate dentures are placed the same day as your extractions, so you walk out with teeth. But what happens over the next few weeks? Here’s a realistic timeline—from day one through the first month—so you know what’s normal and when to check in.
Why Many Patients Choose Immediate Dentures
- Instant smile and confidence for work and social life
- Protection for healing sites, like a bandage for your gums
- A head start on speaking and chewing with your new prosthetic
However, because gums and bone shrink as they heal, you should expect adjustments and at least one reline to keep the fit comfortable.
Week 0: Surgery Day
After extractions, the denture is inserted and adjusted. You’ll receive instructions for:
- Medication, icing, and rest the first 24–48 hours
- Soft foods (yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs)
- No smoking or straws to protect healing
You may be asked to wear the denture continuously for the first 24 hours, then return for a follow-up to remove it and clean the areas safely.
Week 1: Swelling Down, Fit Changes
As swelling recedes, the denture can start to feel loose or rub in new places. That’s normal. Plan on:
- Adjustment visits to relieve sore spots
- A temporary soft reline to snug up the fit
- Continuing a soft diet and careful hygiene
If a tooth or flange feels sharp, call right away—relief is quick and makes a huge difference.
Week 2: Speaking And Chewing Improve
Your cheeks and tongue learn the denture’s contours. Read aloud daily, and begin adding tender protein and steamed vegetables. Adhesive can help, but if you need more under the lower denture each day, ask about a soft reline or consider implant support.
Weeks 3–4: Settling In
Most people notice much better comfort by the end of the first month. You’ll likely schedule:
- Another soft reline if looseness returns
- A progress check to plan the hard reline (often at 3–6 months) after healing stabilizes
What About Permanent Options?
Immediate dentures are a bridge between extractions and your final plan. When healing is complete, you can:
- Keep the immediate as your final denture after a hard reline
- Upgrade to All-On fixed implants for teeth that don’t come out (learn more)
- Choose snap-in overdentures for removable convenience with click-in stability
Cost And Timing In Tampa
Transparent fees and packages can make planning easier. Review the practice’s price list and explore financing options to spread payments over time.
Pro Tips For A Smooth First Month
- Sleep with your head elevated for the first few nights.
- Use saltwater rinses after 24 hours (if directed).
- Cut food small, chew on both sides, and slow down.
- Stay hydrated—dry mouth increases friction.
- Protect your new smile: handle dentures over a folded towel or a basin of water.
Signs To Call The Office
- Bleeding that won’t stop with pressure
- Throbbing pain not controlled by medication
- Large sore spots or ulcers
- A denture that feels much looser overnight
Where To Get Help
Want a same-day plan that looks great and heals right? Call Best Value Dentures & Implants in Tampa at 813-358-1225 to Schedule a Consultation and map out your extraction and immediate denture timeline.
