Same day dentures st louis mo

What are dentures?

Dentures are removable oral appliances that look very much like your missing natural teeth. You wear dentures all day and take them out overnight. You can get partial dentures to replace missing teeth when you still have some natural teeth, or full dentures to replace every one of your natural teeth.

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What are dentures?
Should I choose immediate or conventional dentures?
How do dentures stay attached?
What should I eat when I have new dentures?
Dentures without the wait
Immediate dentures
How long will the procedure take?
Will there be follow up appointments?
How long will it take for the jawbone to recede?
Does the jawbone receding cause significant changes to my face?
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Can dentures be made the same day?
Does Aspen have same day dentures?
What is the cheapest alternative to dentures?
How fast can you get immediate dentures?

For conventional dentures, Dr. Williams extracts your teeth and then gives you some time to heal. If your teeth are so badly decayed or damaged that restoration isn’t possible, extraction and tooth replacement is often the best option.

After your gums heal, Dr. Williams makes an impression of your mouth. This impression guides the creation of your dentures so they fit well. Dr. Williams then places your new dentures at around 8-12 weeks after your extractions.

For immediate dentures, Dr. Williams makes an impression of your mouth before she extracts your teeth. This impression is then used to make your dentures so Dr. Williams can do your teeth extractions and new dentures placement in the same day.

Should I choose immediate or conventional dentures?

You'll have to go without teeth for a few months with conventional dentures, while you’ll get teeth right away with immediate dentures. Because of the convenience factor, many patients opt for immediate dentures.

But, it's important to consider denture fit, too. It's normal to lose some gum and bone tissue after tooth extraction, and this can change your mouth dimensions. Conventional dentures are likely to fit more precisely because they're made after these changes.

Dr. Williams will help you choose the right option for your needs.

How do dentures stay attached?

Partial dentures typically have small clasps that attach to the nearby natural teeth to help them stay in place. Full dentures have a soft material, usually acrylic resin, that suctions to your gums to keep them in place. You may also want to use a denture adhesive, at least in the early days when you're still getting used to your dentures.

What should I eat when I have new dentures?

Immediately after getting your new dentures, you'll likely need to eat a soft diet as you adjust. Avoid very hard, chewy, or sticky foods because they can pull your dentures loose. If you want to eat foods that you normally need to bite into, such as apples, simply cut them up instead.

Use online booking or call the office of Claire V. Williams, DMD, for your dentures consultation today.

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During the transition process for adjusting to dentures, there are a few functions that dentures will impact. The first is chewing. Immediately following the denture process, patients will have to eat soft foods for a few days. The second is speech. Once an individual receives dentures, he or she will have to adjust to speaking with dentures. There will also most likely be a period of time in which the patient has to go without teeth before receiving the new dentures.

Due to these impacts on the individual, we offer patients immediate dentures. These dentures only take one day for placement and are more efficient than natural dentures. However, immediate dentures may not be for everyone.

Dentures without the wait

While some teeth may fall out naturally with age, there are cases in which we need to remove the rest of the teeth before placing full dentures. In fact, many people find it easier to replace all of their teeth instead of having partial dentures. However, that can mean that people will need to make multiple appointments and go several days to even a week without teeth.

By investing in immediate dentures, patients can receive the dentures after removing the teeth to avoid a variety of inconveniences. The patient will not have to worry as we will ensure that the patient has the proper sedation and does not feel anything while we remove the remaining teeth in the mouth. Once we complete this step, we will insert the dentures. These dentures will help to protect the tissues of the gums as they heal.

Patients will not have to spend several days without teeth while waiting for a dental lab to construct the dentures and can begin the adjustment process right away.

Immediate dentures

One benefit of immediate dentures is that patients only have to learn to speak with one set of dentures. With the traditional dentures process, patients will learn to speak with temporary dentures in place for several days, only to repeat the process when the new dentures are complete. Due to this, many people struggle to adapt and spend more time with speech difficulties than only needing to adapt to one pair of dentures.

With immediate dentures, patients will be able to continue their daily routine with minimal changes. Another problem many face with traditional dentures is learning to chew with the new set of teeth. Fortunately, immediate dentures help the patient do this faster than regular dentures and prevent them from having to repeat the process.

Q&A

How long will the procedure take?

The length of the immediate dentures procedure will vary on the patient's teeth, structure of the mouth. There are three phases, preliminary back teeth extraction (if necessary), the fabrication phase, and insertion phase. Altogether, this process can take four to five appointments. In many cases though, we will be able to place the immediate dentures in the same appointment we pull the teeth.

Will there be follow up appointments?

Yes. We will need to ensure the dentures fit properly and make adjustments as necessary. We will also need to re-fit the dentures as the jaw recedes with age. However, these follow up appointments are crucial to ensure the patient remains healthy and does not have any other issues with his or her dentures.

How long will it take for the jawbone to recede?

Through the natural process of resorption, the body leaches calcium from the jawbone to distribute to the rest of the body once there are no more teeth to stimulate the bone. While this process does not happen overnight, it can take about six months for people to really notice the changes. Thus, scheduling appointments at our office will help to ensure the dentures are the correct fit. For more information, give us a call today.

Does the jawbone receding cause significant changes to my face?

Yes. The process of resorption, the jawbone receding, can lead to sagging cheeks and other facial changes that make the patient look older. However, we can help with various forms of dentures that fill out the face to build a full appearance.

If you live in the St. Louis area, call (314) 843-5533 to schedule your dental exam so that you can remain in good health or receive treatment for a current condition.

Definition of Denture Terminology

Alveolar Bone

The alveolar bone is the bone surrounding the root of the tooth that keeps the tooth in place.

ClaspA clasp is a device that holds a removable partial denture prosthesis to the teeth.

CAD/CAM Dental SoftwareCAD/CAM stands for computer-aided design and computer- aided manufacturing dental software that creates a detailed image of teeth to enhance the process for customizing various dental restorations.

Customized DenturesCustomized dentures are dentures specifically designed to fit a patient’s mouth instead of having the patient wear generic dentures that do not fit properly.

Denture BaseThe denture base is the part of the denture that connects the artificial teeth with the soft tissue of the gums.

Denture Digital ManufacturingDenture digital manufacturing involves using digital scanning technology to develop and manufacture personalized dentures for an individual patient.

EdentulousEdentulous is a term that applies to people who do not have any teeth.

Final Denture ProsthesesThe final denture prostheses is the final set of dentures the professionals place during the procedure. These dentures will usually be an exact fit to the patient’s jaw.

Intraoral ScanAn intraoral can helps provide the necessary details and 3D imaging professionals need to ensure they create an exact restoration for the patient’s mouth.

Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingival tissues and membrane of the teeth, leading to tooth loss without professional treatment.

PonticPontic is another term for an artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture.

Rebase Rebase is the process of refitting denture prosthesis by replacing the base material.

RelineReline is when a professional resurfaces the surface of the prosthesis with a new base material.

Resin/AcrylicResin and Acrylic are resinous materials that can be components in a denture base.

StomatitisStomatitis is the inflammation of the tissue that is underlying a denture that does not fit properly. It can also result from other oral health factors.

Can dentures be made the same day?

Immediate dentures, unlike regular dentures, are made before tooth extraction. With immediate dentures, you never have to leave the dental office without teeth. That's because immediate dentures, as the name suggests, allow for extractions and dentures in the same day.

Does Aspen have same day dentures?

Insert. If extractions are needed, a complete or partial denture will be placed in your mouth the same day your natural teeth are removed.

What is the cheapest alternative to dentures?

Temporary dental veneers make a great alternative to dentures, and at a much lower price point. Even temporary dentures can take up to four or five visits to your dentist – or more – to get something you can wear once your teeth have been extracted.

How fast can you get immediate dentures?

How long does it take to make immediate dentures? Times will vary depending on your dentist, but it generally takes a week or two to make an immediate denture, and potentially multiple visits to your dentist before they are made.