Waiting’s rough, no doubt. I did the same—held off on immediate dentures because I just didn’t want to deal with all those extra fittings and bills. Felt pretty self-conscious for a couple months, but honestly, once everything healed up, the fit was way better. Not fun at all, but I think you made the right call. The costs add up fast otherwise.
We went through this with my daughter last year. The dentist recommended waiting about 10 weeks after extractions before starting the denture process, just to make sure her gums settled. It felt like forever, but the end result fit way better than what I’ve heard about immediate ones. Did anyone else’s dentist suggest a different timeline? I sometimes wonder if we could’ve started sooner.
It felt like forever, but the end result fit way better than what I’ve heard about immediate ones.
That wait really does feel endless, especially when you’re watching your kid go through it. Ten weeks sounds long, but it matches what my dentist suggested for me—he was adamant about letting the gums and bone settle before making a new denture. I remember being impatient at the time, but now I’m grateful. The fit is honestly so much better than what some friends got with immediate dentures. I know a few people who went the faster route and ended up needing lots of adjustments or even a new set down the line.
It’s tough to wait, but it sounds like you did right by your daughter. Sometimes it’s just about trusting that slow-and-steady approach, even if it’s frustrating in the moment. The comfort and fit really do pay off in the end, especially for younger patients whose mouths are still changing a bit.
The fit is honestly so much better than what some friends got with immediate dentures.
That’s interesting, because my dentist pushed for immediate dentures after extractions—said it would help with healing and keep me from feeling self-conscious. I did need a few adjustments, but honestly, I liked not having to go without teeth for weeks. Did anyone else have luck with immediates? I feel like it comes down to personal preference and how much change your gums go through.
I get why immediates are popular—no one wants to walk around toothless, especially if you’re working or out in public a lot. But I’ve seen people struggle with the fit as their gums shrink, and then they’re back for relines or even new dentures way sooner than they thought. Did your dentist mention how often you might need adjustments, or was it more of a “we’ll see how it goes” situation? I feel like the healing process is so different for everyone...
