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Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
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Waiting it out was my route too. I get what you mean about those weeks feeling endless -
- and it’s true, you start second-guessing if it’s worth it. But in my case, letting things heal first really did save me from a lot of sore spots and constant tweaks. Did you notice any big difference in how your gums settled after waiting? For me, the fit was way more stable down the line, but man, I hated the in-between.“those weeks without teeth? Not fun.”
“those weeks without teeth? Not fun.”
That in-between stage really tests your patience, doesn’t it? I totally get why some folks opt for immediate dentures, just to avoid that awkward gap. But honestly, I’ve seen way fewer sore spots and adjustments needed when people wait for things to heal up first. The gums just shape better around the final denture. Did you find your speech or eating was easier once everything settled? Sometimes that’s the game-changer for people.
Waiting it out sounded so tough to me, but I ended up doing it because my dentist really pushed for healing first. Those weeks without teeth were honestly a huge hit to my confidence - I barely wanted to leave the house. But once everything healed and I got my final dentures, eating and talking just felt… normal again. Did you get used to the look in the mirror during that stage? I kept thinking I’d never smile again, but now I’m actually glad I waited.